Diagnosis and treatment of scalp diseases

Today, both adults and children often encounter scalp diseases. The main symptoms of diseases include:

– appearance of dandruff;

– peeling of the skin;

– excessive oiliness or dryness of the scalp;

– burning and itching of the scalp;

– tightness of the scalp;

– rash on the scalp, inflammatory elements;

– slowed hair growth;

The most common diseases of the scalp include:

– seborrheic dermatitis;

– dandruff;

– psoriasis;

– mycosis (fungal infection);

– eczema;

– pediculosis (infection with head lice);

– alopecia;

To diagnose the causes of scalp diseases and prescribe effective treatment, we recommend consulting a trichologist. At the consultation, the trichologist conducts a comprehensive examination, which includes:

– collection of anamnesis of the disease;

– conducting trichoscopy, a modern method of computer diagnostics of the condition of the skin of the scalp and hair, which can be used to determine the cause of the disease, make an accurate diagnosis and monitor the results of treatment.

– if necessary, additional laboratory examinations are prescribed (general blood test, bacteriological testing, biochemical hair analysis, scalp microbiome analysis);

– if necessary, appointment of consultations of related specialists (endocrinologist, gynecologist, gastroenterologist);

After that, the doctor analyzes the received analyzes and examinations, according to which an individual treatment plan is built.

The advantage of treatment of scalp diseases in the Clinic is a non-hormonal treatment. With such treatment, the obtained result remains even after stopping the use of medicinal products.

Treatment of scalp diseases is complex and may include:

– drug therapy (taking sedative drugs, vitamin complexes in case of their deficiency (one of them is the means of the brand “Oxford Biolabs” and others));

– means for external use (lotions, serums, shampoos, ampoules, creams);

– hardware procedures to remove the inflammatory process and soothe the scalp on the most modern MILTA-HEAD device. This is an innovative hardware procedure, the action of which is based on the technology of low-intensity laser radiation. The results of the procedure are visible after a month of treatment. The number of procedures is determined by the doctor individually.

– care procedures for the scalp, which are carried out in the Clinic using certified products based on natural and safe components from “Mediceuticals”, “Medavita” and other brands.

The list of procedures includes:

– Scalp peeling;

– Equalization of the pH balance of the scalp;

– Anti-inflammatory procedure for the scalp;

– Care for oily scalp;

– Care for dry scalp;

– Anti-dandruff care;

– Hair loss care;

– Procedure for detoxification of the scalp;

– Procedure for sensitive scalp;

– Procedure for the treatment of pediculosis.

Treatment of scalp diseases lasts on average from 3-6 months.

What are the Don’ts if you have scalp diseases?

The most basic thing not to do is self-medication, namely:

– take medication or use means recommended by friends;

– use scrubs and aggressive products (paints, varnishes) for the skin;

– use folk methods of treatment (rinsing the skin with infusions of chamomile, nettle, decoctions of oak bark, skin masks made of honey, eggs, mustard, and oils);

The experience and individual approach of the Clinic’s trichologists, professional care and hardware procedures for treatment guarantee the maximum result in treatment of scalp diseases.