When your scalp produces too much oil and all these folds of skin grow out of the scalp. Often caused by stress. Also do you know what the best treatment for it is?
2006-08-20 23:24:41 · 9 answers · asked by chilling 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
As you see above, could be several things. Psoriasis, seborrhea, dandruff (but probably not, too severe), alopecia. You need to be seeing a dermatologist. They say that stress makes these things worse, but my psoriasis has always been very bad, whether I was stressed or not.
There are new treatments available for psoriasis if that is what you have. See a physician.
You could try the over-the-counter shampoos for scalp conditions -- some may work for you. None work for me. What could give you some relief is to put oil -- baby, olive, vegetable -- all over the scalp, cover with a shower cap, and sleep. Oh, cover the pillow with a towel because some will leak out. Wash it out in the morning -- hard to do, but use a clarifying shampoo and shampoo two or three times until it is out of the hair. That will lubricate it enough to give you some relief.
Again, see a doctor.
2006-08-21 10:18:29 · answer #1 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either its just a dry scalp or you have dandruff. Either one can be controlled by using the right kind of shampoo. Also could you be scratching your head to much? Which could be the cause of the folds of skin. But if its worrying you go see a doctor otherwise just use a medicated shampoo.
2006-08-20 23:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by workforthefab5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In babies it is called cradle cap, and in grown ups it is calle alopecia. Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo is the best thing to use, scratch the scalp gently to loosen dead skin. Wash hair once a day. If any open areas appear see a doctor.
2006-08-21 01:08:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it smells bad? cause if it does, i think you probably have the same case as mine long ago. it is some kind of fungus. just get some daktarin and betnovate from pharmacies, blend it together and apply, and massage it to your scalp. don't worry, its not painful. just left it there for several minutes and wash your scalp thoroughly. the old scalp will soon tear off and you will feel more comfortable.
2016-03-26 23:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to Massage your hair with pure coconut oil daily.
Also check out this link with more options to use.
2006-08-21 05:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by lara b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lyida b alopecia means loosing ones hair the adult term for cradle cap is seborrheic dermatitis
2006-08-21 01:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by piscesgirlanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
psoriasis
2006-08-21 00:14:40 · answer #7 · answered by fatchick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alapecia or psoriasis
(sorry, cannot spell!)
2006-08-20 23:30:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dandruff
2006-08-20 23:30:11 · answer #9 · answered by jobe j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋