Hair HealthWe all know that taking care of your hair is extremely important to keep it strong, healthy, and growing, but it is also just as important to take care of your scalp as well. Your scalp may be hidden under your hair, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need to be taken care of properly. 

How do you know if your scalp is unhealthy?

If you are experiencing any of these on your scalp:

  • Irritation
  • Itchiness
  • Cysts
  • Flakiness
  • Acne
  • Sun damage
  • Redness
  • Excessive hair loss
  • Pain

According to Dr. Sanusi Umar.

The health of your hair is directly correlated to the health of your scalp and vice versa. An unhealthy scalp can lead to multiple conditions like eczema and dermatitis. These issues go hand in hand with hair breakage, rough-textured hair, and an all-around loss of shine.  

What are these conditions?

Atopic Scalp Dermatitis

  • Atopic Dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema, is a chronic condition where your skin is red and itchy. This is usually caused by your skin reacting to some product, usually shampoos, hair products, or dyes. 
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis, commonly known as dandruff, is a condition that also causes red and itchy skin, but it also causes dandruff. This condition is caused by oiliness and a buildup of dry skin.

Ways to treat these conditions

Dandruff can be a challenging condition to treat, and sometimes you can treat it by using over-the-counter shampoos and products. Sometimes, it requires speaking to your doctor or dermatologist about better remedies. If you decide to go with the over-the-counter ro