| If you have been experiencing the pain and discomfort | | | | are also products direct from nature's factories that |
| of a sore scalp whether it be: | | | | can aid the healing process and act as natural |
| Tender and aching | | | | anti-biotics, although it must be said that ringworm is an |
| Dry and feels "tight" | | | | aggressive fungus which needs to be monitored |
| Itchy and uncomfortable | | | | closely and treated accordingly. |
| Irritated, burning with redness or rash like symptoms | | | | If you have a bump or lump under the skin (commonly |
| Or just plain sore and "not feeling right" | | | | a lump behind the ears with no broken skin or rash |
| You could be like thousands of people who live with | | | | developing, then this could be a cyst. Cysts are liquid |
| sore irritated scalp wondering why you have | | | | filled pustules which can be painful when they become |
| developed it, why it won't go away, no matter how | | | | infected. If you have such symptoms I recommend |
| many creams and shampoo treatments you use. I | | | | seeing a doctor to be safe. Doctors can also treat |
| know it can very frustrating not having the answers | | | | cysts with antibiotics if they have become infected or |
| you need to deal with the problem and get fast relief | | | | incise them as a further but uncommon procedure if |
| & an understanding of why you have a sore scalp in | | | | the antibiotics are not sufficient. Again, I would suggest |
| the first place. You can eliminate it & prevent the | | | | visiting a doctor if you have these symptoms. |
| problem coming back to bother you again. | | | | So what about the other causes listed above -what |
| The positive news is that most sore scalp symptoms | | | | can you do at home to help heal and clear up |
| can be narrowed down to a few common causes | | | | dandruff, dry itchy or sore scalp? Well first stop using |
| from the type of shampoo you have been using or | | | | harsh shampoos and go for natural Sulphate and |
| sensitivity to hair dye to tying your hair up too tightly. | | | | paraben free shampoos that contain ingredients such |
| There are also a number of natural scalp remedies | | | | as macadamia, wheatgerm or jojoba oils. These oils |
| you can use to treat many scalp problems that work | | | | mimic our natural sebum to some extent to help to re |
| to soothe and heal your scalp bringing it back into | | | | moisturize and nourish our scalp. |
| balance again. | | | | Then there are lavender, rosemary and tea tree oils |
| The first thing to do is to identify your issue. If you | | | | which contain antibacterial, healing properties. Neem oil |
| have dry scalp that feels tight you may have stripped | | | | great for its antifungal properties and stops itching. |
| the natural sebum from your scalp and affected the | | | | Lavender calms the skin (as does chamomile tea |
| PH balance. This can occur when using a shampoo | | | | cooled and used as hair rinse). |
| that contains harsh cleansers which are the equivalent | | | | As well as buying quality shampoos containing these |
| to engine degreasers in some cases so naturally strip | | | | ingredients, you can create your own combinations of |
| the oils from your scalp. Your scalp needs these oils to | | | | remedy or remedies to soothe your scalp. Try seeping |
| maintain its balance which functions to protect against | | | | one cup of fresh lavender flowers and stalks, one cup |
| yeast organisms such as Melassesia Globbosa or | | | | of |
| Pitysporum Ovale which result in dandruff and flaking. | | | | Fresh rosemary and ¼ cup oatmeal in two cups |
| Then the further and continued use of cleansers can | | | | of hot water. Strain and rinse your hair to soothe a |
| lead to chronic scalp itching. | | | | sore scalp. |
| The next thing you may notice is sore tender hair | | | | Here's another one: |
| follicles...sometimes this can occur from having your | | | | Natural oils to assist healing, detoxify and stimulate hair |
| hair tied up too tightly forcing your follicles into a | | | | growth: (Add to water (4 parts water 1 part oil) and |
| direction which is uncomfortable after a period of time. | | | | spray onto scalp and you can add to your shampoo |
| It is also a little known fact though that many | | | | and conditioners also). |
| shampoos contain ingredients that corrode hair follicles | | | | Oils To Relieve Itching: Lavender, German Chamomile |
| and aggravate them around the roots. Obviously if | | | | and Eucalyptus Oils (Mixed together and dabbed locally |
| these chemicals can wreak havoc on our follicles - | | | | on effected areas has a soothing effect). Neem oil is |
| then they can also infiltrate and aggravate the | | | | also a very good dandruff preventative which can be |
| sensitive glands that surround them producing the oils | | | | added to any of the formulas detailed below and is |
| to keep your hair, scalp and follicles protected and | | | | excellent for psoriasis and eczema. |
| balanced. This can result in "scalp pimples" also where | | | | Scalp massage with lavender oil (not scented - the |
| follicles become inflamed or infected. | | | | real oil) is another wonderful way to relieve the tension |
| There are of course other causes including ringworm. | | | | from a sore scalp as well as treat the issue. It also |
| Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a superficial | | | | helps to re grow hair and repair the damage done to |
| fungal infection of the scalp. Scalp ringworm is caused | | | | your follicles by chemicals in shampoos causing thinning |
| by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. Ringworm | | | | hair. |
| infection occurs when a particular type of fungus | | | | There are many more powerful remedies you can |
| grows and multiplies anywhere on your skin, scalp, or | | | | use to treat your scalp as well as many shampoos |
| nails. It is far more common in children and symptoms | | | | that are excellent value, contain no nasties to |
| include red, itchy patches on the scalp, leaving bald | | | | aggravate your scalp and hair follicles. Its really simple |
| areas. The skin might itch and be red and peel or be | | | | to treat yourself to your own pampering session and |
| scaly, have swollen blisters or a rash (that can spread) | | | | help heal your sore scalp. And then be kind to it by |
| and looks like black dots. The rash is highly contagious. | | | | using only products that nourish your hair and scalp.... |
| It is normally treated with over the counter products | | | | So have fun with oils and trying the remedies I mention. |
| containing miconazole, clotrimazole, or similar. | | | | You can have beautiful hair & healthy scalp when you |
| Sometimes Prescription antifungal skin medications, | | | | know what is good for it - and what's not without |
| such as ketoconazole are needed to clear it up. There | | | | spending a fortune and curing it yourself - naturally! |