When really, these signs could be tell-alls for a much larger issue going on underneath the surface.
Here are four ways you’re able to tell if your scalp is inflamed.
It hurts.
If you have any inflammation at all, chances are yourscalp is experiencing some pain.
It’s red.
There are two classes of inflammation associated with scalp redness.
The first is the more deep-rooted redness around the follicle, called perifollicular erythema.
The second is a little more surface-level and way more common.
“There’s no cure for these conditions,” Mudgil notes.
“But they can be very well controlled with topical regimens.”
There are flakes or patches.
Even if you’re experiencing no pain or scalp redness, flaking itself is its own kind of inflammation.
“And you should treat it with anti-inflammatory topicals to get rid of the inflammation and scaling.”
So your scalp is inflamed.
What can you do?
That second cleanse will result in a much deeper clean, plus shinier, salon-grade hair.
Seems like the best of both worlds, if you ask us.
