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Hair fall and scalp infection: If your hair is suddenly falling and you are unable to understand any specific reason, then it may be due to scalp infection rather than just hair fall. Nowadays the problem of hair loss has become very common, but when the hair starts falling rapidly and in the patches, it can be a sign of infection.
Many times people think that the cause of hair loss is dandruff or weather change, but when scalp itching (scalp me khujli), burning, crust or white scales and hair starts to break from the roots, it can be fungal scalp infection symptoms. Especially if the hair is falling in the patches and rash or wounds are being made on the scalp, then it can be tinea capitis i.e. fungal infection. Why does this type of infection happen? How can they be protected? About this Dermatologist Dr. Soumya Sachdeva in GhaziabadHave told
Dr. Soumya says that due to kiskailp infection, the roots of the hair become weak, due to which hair starts falling. This infection can be caused by fungal, bacterial or yeast. Especially a fungal infection called Tinea Capitis is a major cause of hair loss. It looks in the form of red, round wound on the skin and the hair falls from that part.
Scalp infection can occur due to many reasons
Dirty or sweaty hair repeated washing
Unlike
Prolonged dandruff
Hair moisture
To treat these problems, the scalp should be kept clean and dry according to the scalp infection. Use mild anti-fungal shampoo and if the problem has increased, then take medicines with the advice of a doctor. Some people also get relief from home remedies like neem water, aloe vera, or tea tree oil, but medical treatment is better in serious cases.
What to do for treatment?
Keep the scalp clean and use mild anti-fungal shampoo 23 times a week.
Avoid leaving the hair wet and do not share the towel or comb with anyone.
If itching, irritation or wounds are increasing, then immediately consult a dermatologist.
Home remedies such as neem water or aloe vera gel can also give relief in mild infection, but medicine is necessary in serious case.
It is necessary to treat it in time, so that the roots of the hair are safe and the hair loss can be avoided later.