Summer not only gives you salty skin and
load of fun memories, but this season can also give you a string of hair
problems. This can also be a problem to men as the very hot weather makes them
vulnerable to it. The damage can be substantial with hair loss that is 3-4
times than usual, or it could be create significant shedding.
The summer can create more hair loss
because this season can result to an abnormal secretion of the hormones that are
responsible for hair growth. But this would also be affected by the state of
your hair. For example, if your locks already have low density you are
definitely more at risk for hair shedding.
With the heat of the sun at its peak during
the summer, one reason that could cause hair loss is dehydration. When our
system is unable to get enough water, it can leave the hair to become
malnourished. Not enough water also means fewer nutrients which eventually
cause the hairs to fall in excessive amounts.
Another problem that most guys encounter
during the season is flaky scalp due to the inflammation caused by the summer
heat.
If ever you start to notice flake formation
the only way to combat this is to choose the right shampoo. Use one that is
formulated particularly for dry hair and contains the ingredient ketoconazole.
This has an anti-yeast action since dandruff may be caused by an overreaction
of the normal yeast that is found on the skin.
Other ingredients that work the same way
include zinc, selenium sulphide, tar, and salycilic acid. If one product does
not work for you, you can shift to other brands with a different active ingredient.
But if ever the dryness and flakiness
persists, it would certainly help to make an appointment with your doctor
because you might already need a prescription-strength dandruff shampoo.
It is also inevitable to get exposed to too
much sunlight during the summer which causes the scalp to get burnt. Men are more
prone to get sunburn on their scalp because this area is often not protected.
The characteristic of sunburn can come in
small patches particularly in areas near the hairline, or it could affect larger
areas that don’t have that much hair.
You can treat sunburn to the scalp by
massaging the affected area with a UV-healing shampoo which also has a
cleansing action. Aloe Vera extract applied to the burnt area can also relieve
the problem, but you have to make sure that it doesn't contain any alcohol.
For thinning or bald spots apply sunscreen
over it with an SPF of 30 for proper protection. A spray form would be easier
to apply.
If the degree of sunburn already results to
blisters, you can apply an antibiotic ointment to those that have ruptured and
opened. This promotes immediate healing and prevents the introduction of
infection.
The summer season can also bring in
textural changes to the hair due to the hot temperature. You can apply
petroleum base to the scalp to promote deep conditioning to the scalp. It
improves blood circulation to the area and restores moisture.
Those products that add extra body can also
give your hair better coating making it shinier. But if your hair is too short
or naturally straight you can do away with conditioners and opt for a
combination shampoo/conditioner instead.
You can enjoy summer without having to
worry about hair loss, you just have to learn how take care of your scalp and
hair during the season. These are simple precautions which can leave you with a
healthy head of hair you can enjoy for the rest of the year!
