Folliculitis

Hair grows through hair follicles and sometimes bacteria enter through the skin and inflame the follicle. A small pimple forms around the follicle and infects the scalp. 

• Symptoms
  Itchiness and burning sensation on the skin.
  Pimples filled with pus break open and cover over.
  An inflamed bump.
• Causes
  Constantly touching the scalp with dirty hands.
  Covering the scalp with tight hats, headgear.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

• This scalp infection is more common than others. It inflames the skin, creates scaly patches and dandruff. It gets itchy and irritating mostly developed on an oily scalp.
• Symptoms
  Flaky patches of white and yellow scales.
  Itchiness and irritation.
  Flaky dandruff.
• Causes
  Overgrowth of yeast called Malassezia.
  Family history of dermatitis.
  Stress or weak immune system.

Scalp Psoriasis

• It is an autoimmune disease causing your skin cells to reproduce faster. It creates thick patches on your scalp creating high levels of itchiness and irritation.
• Symptoms
  Bumpy patches.
  Flakes like dandruff.
  Itchiness and soreness.
• Causes
  Family history of psoriasis.
  Triggered by stress and depression.
  Trouble in the immune system.

Ringworm

• It’s a ring-shaped fungal infection. It is contagious, transferring from one person to another if came in close contact. It can spread from the scalp to other areas of the body.
• Symptoms
  Itchy, scaly, bald patches.
  Brittle or fragile hair, hair loss.
  Painful areas on the scalp.
• Causes
  Human contact – It spreads through skin contact of an infected person. to another.
  Infected belongings – It can spread through infected towels, clothes, comb, bedsheets, etc. If someone close to you is infected, then make sure to wash their belongings separately with anti-fungal powder and try it well.
  Infected animals – Animal babies like puppies, and kittens have high chances of being affected. One can get ringworm if they come in contact with these affected animals.

Lichen Planus

• It is a scalp infection that causes inflammation, swelling, and irritation to the scalp. It causes itchiness and rashes.
• Symptoms
  Redness and itchiness.
  Tiny bumps.
  Patches on the scalp.
• Causes
  Trouble in the immune system.
  White blood cells destroy skin and hair cells.

Exfoliate regularly

Use a clean, healthy product that exfoliates your scalp while leaving it nourished. Eh-Maaya Clear Clay is one of the best exfoliators in the market to prevent scalp buildup.

Wash your scalp with gentle shampoo

Wash your scalp at least twice a week to keep it clean and hygienic. Use a gentle shampoo that balances the scalp's pH level. One such gentle shampoo recommended by doctors is Eh-Maaya Fluidique Shampoo.

Nourish your scalp with nutrients

Like your body, even the scalp needs essential vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. Use a non-greasy product that has superfoods and nourishes your scalp. We highly recommend you try Eh-Maaya Midnight Potion for non-greasy nourishment overnight.

Condition your hair

Just conditioning your hair with any conditioner can backfire. Use a mild conditioner that suits your hair type to keep your hair away from attracting dirt and bacteria. Eh-Maaya Fluidique Conditioners are a perfect fit. All Eh-Maaya products are made according to the needs of each hair type - Curly, Wavy, and Straight.

Eat right

Outer care is not enough. Real nourishment is done on the inside. The root cause of everything is what you eat. Be it strengthening your immune system, clearing infection, or reducing stress. Eating right will help you solve that.