Scalp Health and Hair Growth - Why Your Scalp Matters
You focus on your hair. Shampoos, conditioners, treatments, all applied to your strands. But you are ignoring the soil your hair grows from.
Your scalp determines what your hair can achieve. Inflammation, buildup, dryness, and skin conditions all compromise the environment hair grows in. Fix the scalp and the hair often follows.
The Scalp-Hair Connection
Hair grows from follicles embedded in your scalp. These follicles depend on healthy surrounding tissue for blood supply, nutrients, and proper function.
An unhealthy scalp compromises follicle function. Chronic inflammation can damage follicles permanently. Sebum buildup can clog follicles. Dryness and flaking disrupt the growing environment.
Many people losing hair have underlying scalp conditions they do not recognise. They treat the hair loss while ignoring the scalp driving it.
Addressing scalp health can improve hair growth even without specific hair loss treatment. And it optimises results from treatments like PRP.
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Common Scalp Conditions Affecting Hair
Seborrheic dermatitis causes red, flaky, itchy patches and is associated with increased hair shedding. It is extremely common and often undertreated.
Scalp psoriasis produces thick, silvery scales and can cause temporary hair loss in affected areas.
Folliculitis is infection of hair follicles causing small bumps and potentially damaging follicles if chronic.
Excessive sebum production creates oily, congested scalp that may impair follicle function.
Dry scalp causes flaking and irritation distinct from dandruff.
Product buildup from styling products, dry shampoo, and even some treatments can accumulate and affect scalp health.
Scalp tension from tight hairstyles (traction) or stress can restrict blood flow and damage follicles.
How PRP Benefits Scalp Health
PRP improves scalp environment in addition to directly stimulating follicles.
Growth factors promote healing of inflamed or damaged scalp tissue, improve blood circulation to the scalp, support healthy cell turnover, and create better conditions for existing follicles.
For patients with scalp conditions alongside hair loss, treating the scalp with PRP can address both issues simultaneously.
Comprehensive Scalp Assessment
We examine your scalp thoroughly, not just your hair.
Assessment includes scalp condition evaluation looking for inflammation, flaking, redness, and buildup. Follicle assessment checking for miniaturisation and damage. Discussion of symptoms including itching, pain, or sensitivity. Review of current hair and scalp care routine. Identification of potentially contributing factors.
This comprehensive view often reveals issues that previous providers missed.
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Treatment Approach
Treatment depends on what we find.
Scalp conditions may need medicated shampoos, topical treatments, or referral to dermatology for stubborn cases. We address these before or alongside hair treatment.
PRP for scalp and hair treats both the environment and the follicles. A series of treatments improves scalp health while stimulating hair growth.
Product and routine adjustment ensures your daily care supports rather than compromises scalp health.
Nutrafol supports scalp health from inside through anti-inflammatory ingredients and stress adaptation. It complements topical scalp treatment.
Scalp Care Between Treatments
Daily scalp care matters.
Use appropriate shampoo for your scalp type. Treat dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis if present. Avoid product buildup. Consider occasional scalp exfoliation. Protect scalp from sun exposure.
We provide specific guidance based on your scalp condition.
The Often-Ignored Factor
Many hair loss consultations focus entirely on hair loss patterns and treatment options. Scalp health is glossed over.
This is a mistake. Treating hair loss while ignoring an unhealthy scalp is like planting seeds in poor soil. Results will be limited.
Our approach treats the whole picture. Scalp environment plus follicle stimulation plus internal support creates optimal conditions for hair growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dandruff cause hair loss? The condition underlying dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) is associated with increased shedding. Treating it often reduces hair loss.
How do I know if my scalp is healthy? A healthy scalp is not itchy, flaky, or painful. It should not be excessively oily or dry. Any persistent symptoms warrant assessment.
Will PRP help scalp conditions? PRP can improve scalp health but may not fully treat conditions like psoriasis or severe seborrheic dermatitis, which may need specific treatment.
Should I treat my scalp before starting PRP for hair loss? Ideally yes. Optimising scalp health first creates better conditions for PRP to work.
Can tight hairstyles damage my scalp? Yes. Traction alopecia results from repeated tension. It can cause permanent follicle damage.
How often should I exfoliate my scalp? Once a week is often sufficient. Over-exfoliation can cause irritation.
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp.
