SCALP DISORDERS THAT ARE MOST NOTABLE ON AFRO CENTRIC CHILDREN
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By: Dr. Edward Tony Lloneau
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Scalp burns are cause by hot pressing combs and/or curling irons (THERMO BURNS) coming in contact with the scalp. Other sources of scalp burns are from hair relaxers that was left on the hair to long resulting in the relaxer gravitating to the scalp resulting in A CHEMICAL BURN. Both type burns are different but can be treated with the same medication Neosporin or similar type product. \n
OTHER FORMS OF SCALP DISORDERS Mostly On Children \n
RING WORM is not a worm it is a rash that is usually round, for sale it is fungus that is caused by coming in contact with a person or animal that has it. It can form on any moist area of the skin, tadalafil but is most noticeable on the scalp, or any where on the body where there is hair. It is very visible on the scalp of Afro heads due to the short kinky hair that reveals it because hair will not temporarily grow in that area. It is unsure why the term “worm” is associated with this fungus. It is not classified as a disease, but a temporary eruption of the skin that can be treated with “over the counter” remedies such as Neosporin. \n
CRADLE CAP is a form of eczema and is most prevalent on babies and young children up to the age of 3. It can form on most any area of the body, but is most noticeable on the entire scalp of new born babies. (hence the term Cradle Cap) It is a form of skin rash that is yellowish, patchy, scaly and crusty on the entire scalp. The cause is usually the result of medication taken by the mother shortly before giving birth, resulting in over active sebaceous glands in the baby producing an access of Sebum (natural scalp oils) that attracts fungus that results in this condition. This occurrence is more likely in Afro genetic babies than others for the reason shown in the next paragraph. The treatment for this is to use anti-fungal soap and/or medications designed to treat athlete’s foot or Neutrogena T gel. \n
WHY “HEAD LICE” IS ALMOST NONEXISTENT ON AFRO HEADS? \n
Head lice feed on natural secreted scalp oils (sebum) most Caucasian scalps produce more scalp oils then the hair can absorb, the rest is a build up of oils that are a feast for lice and have to be shampooed out quiet often. Afro scalps produce almost twice as much scalp oils then most other cultures; however Afro hair has up to three times more internal bonding to absorb the oils. Although Afro scalps produce more “sebum” the hair absorbs all of it, and usually more oil-based products must be used to achieve the desired style and appearance. This is why hair care products designed for Afro hair have more oil content then products for the general market. Afro hair does not need to be shampooed as often. \n
Head lice are attracted to natural scalp oils and feed on it, often biting into the scalp, causing irritations to the scalp. Head lice reject Afro hair because the hair absorbs most of the scalp oils and the added oils are not to their taste. Also the relaxers used on Afro hair are like poison to the lice. In fact lice will not attach to any hair that has been perm treated, colored or bleached for the same reason. Hot pressing combs and curling also kill head lice. \n\n