Different diseases can attack your scalp and thus slow down or stop the growth of your hair : scabs, irritations, flaking, patches or even hair loss are warning signs that your scalp is becoming sensitive. In this case, don't hesitate! Head to a dermatologist! In the meantime, we will list here the most common dermatoses that we may encounter (or not) during our life.

• Films

A completely benign and common condition, dandruff affects one in two people in France. Unsightly, the cells renew themselves quickly and cannot be detached. They accumulate in visible clumps of dead cells that rise to the surface;

• Seborrheic dermatitis

A benign disease of the scalp, it is caused by a very active yeast during an excess of sebum . Red patches, itching or yellowish scales are the sign of seborrheic dermatitis . It can spread to the face and evolve chronically, in flare-ups;

• Psoriasis

A chronic and inflammatory disease that develops in flare-ups, scalp psoriasis manifests itself by itchy scales . The cause is the cells of the epidermis that renew themselves too quickly and accumulate in large quantities. The hair follicle is then destroyed and sparse areas appear;

• Hyperseborrhea

Sebum lubricates and protects the hair . When there is excess sebum, it is called hyperseborrhea . This can cause discomfort because the hair is oily and heavy or it can end up as seborrheic dermatitis ;

• Alopecia

It is defined by the loss of body hair or scalp hair : this is called baldness . Partial or total, temporary or permanent, there are two types of alopecia:

1. Androgenetic alopecia which is “genetically” programmed and affects both men and women;
2. Diffuse alopecia can occur as a result of significant stress, childbirth, an unbalanced diet, aggressive hair care, external factors, medication or illness.