How to deal with dry hair in winter

In winter, the cold outside combined with dry indoor air has an adverse effect on the hair and scalp. Excessive dryness occurs, dandruff may appear, and the hair becomes dry and brittle. In connection with these changes, patients turn to a specialist in aesthetic medicine.

To correct them, it is enough to follow simple recommendations, which mainly concern proper hair care in winter. Read more about how to maintain the health and beauty of hair in the cold season, read on estet-portal.com in this article.

Recommendations for preventing dry hair in the winter season

In winter, the scalp and hair are particularly susceptible to damage and irritation. This is due to low air humidity. However, to prevent negative changes, it is enough to follow simple rules:

•    wash your hair with warm water, not hot water, as the latter helps to remove natural oils from the surface of the hair, which provide protection;

•    use nourishing masks and conditioners at least once a week, this will keep the hair cuticle smooth and reduce moisture loss;

•    do not dry your hair with a dry towel, but gently blot it;

•    do not go out with insufficiently dried hair;

•    use a cold air dryer to dry your hair;

•    When using a hot hair dryer, keep it at least 15 centimeters away from your hair.

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These recommendations are universal for both healthy people and patients of an aesthetic medicine specialist who have dermatological problems.

Illnesses that can cause dry hair

For a specialist in aesthetic medicine, it is important not to forget that in winter, not only temperature changes can contribute to the violation of the condition of the hair and scalp.

Among the most common diseases with similar symptoms:

•    seborrheic dermatitis;

•    psoriasis;

•    eczema;

•    fungal lesions of the scalp;

•    endocrinological disorders;

•    avitaminosis.

Some diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and HIV, are also often associated with excessive scalp dryness.

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Hair care in winter: professional secrets

In winter, special attention should be paid to hair care products. They should have a pH of around 5.5, which matches the pH of the scalp. Swelling of the hair shaft due to its alkalization after the use of most detergents can be prevented by the use of a "pH balanced" shampoo.

It is also important to take care of exfoliation. Gentle scrubbing of the scalp improves microcirculation and also increases the penetration of nutrients.

Another secret to hair health in winter – using a humidifier.

Proper hair care, as well as a rational choice of headgear in the winter season, will keep your hair strong and healthy. In the absence of the effect of correction with home remedies, the patient may be recommended mesotherapy, lamination, as well as other procedures for deep hair restoration.

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