Many people experience dermatological diseases. Red, whitish, pink or dark formations appear on the body. White spots on the head appear for various reasons. They are associated with fungal infections, insufficient melanin production or autoimmune pathologies. A doctor will help you understand the exact causes and prescribe treatment.
About stains
In some cases, white spots on the head may be the result of a recent fungal disease (most often ringworm of the scalp in children). In 90% of cases, this phenomenon is observed in children, who most often suffer from microsporia between the ages of 4 and 8 years. The size of the rash ranges from 1 to 5 cm, the surface is rough, flaky and rough to the touch; after touching, small white scales similar to flakes may peel off.
As a rule, spots greatly bother people, because their formation is sudden, and the skin on the head begins to itch and peel. At this point, you need to visit a dermatologist who can diagnose the exact cause and advise the optimal course of treatment, since it can be like ordinary dandruff, which can be gotten rid of by changing shampoo, or the first signs of psoriasis, which should not be missed under any circumstances!
Prevention
- As a basic measure, doctors advise avoiding prolonged contact with direct sunlight. This recommendation mainly applies to people who are at risk. Therefore, do not neglect hats.
- Hair care is a must. A properly selected detergent not only removes dirt, but also cares for the scalp, preventing the development of diseases.
- If possible, do not use hair dryers, curling irons, electric curling irons and other tools that negatively affect both the hair and the epidermis.
Photo of white spots on the head
Albinism
Albinism is one of the types of hypomelanosis. This is a congenital pathology, in which the production of melanin, a special pigment responsible for skin color, is completely or partially disrupted. Albinism is classified by experts into three forms:
- Partial albinism. White spots form singly, affecting the head or other parts of the body. Hair can also be affected, resulting in a person having a gray strand. These formations are congenital; they are often combined with pink eyes - a manifestation of exclusively partial albinism.
- Incomplete albinism. With this form, melanin is produced, but in small quantities. A person with this pathology always looks lighter than the people around him. It is useless to sunbathe; the white spots will not disappear.
- Complete albinism. In this case, melanin is not produced in the body at all. White spots on the head and body appear in large quantities and grow to large sizes.
Experts have found that albinism is a consequence of a gene disorder. It is transmitted in a recessive manner (from sick parents to a healthy child). There is no cure, but for cosmetic purposes, your doctor may recommend transplanting pigment cells from a donor.
Tips and tricks to resolve the problem
Treatment of white spots similar to dandruff without eliminating the cause of their formation will be ineffective. Each disease requires a special approach to the selection of medications and physical therapy.
And this is confirmed by the following table.
| Name of the disease | Drug treatment | Folk remedies | Physiotherapy procedures |
| Microsporia | To combat the fungus, the systemic drug Griseofulvin must be prescribed in tablet form. This medicine is suitable for the treatment of microsporia in children and adults, but the dosage should only be determined by the attending physician. The hair from the affected area must be shaved, after which the skin is treated with antifungal ointment. Clotrimazole, Naftaderm, Bifonazole or Lamisil are best suited for these purposes. | To treat microsporia, traditional medicine is chosen that has a powerful antifungal effect. These include:
| The use of certain physiotherapeutic methods helps in the active phase to achieve stabilization of the condition and regression of the process. In the inactive phase, the syndrome is relieved. Darsonvalization is most often prescribed |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | First, the patient must adjust his diet (exclude fatty, spicy, salty, fried, smoked foods from the diet). The diet will help normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Throughout the entire treatment, doctors recommend using special shampoos that contain components that suppress the activity of the Malassezia fungus, regulate peeling processes, and stimulate skin regeneration (Friderm, Dermazol, Nizoral). If seborrheic dermatitis of the oily type is diagnosed, it is necessary to use Sulsena paste to treat it. | For seborrheic dermatitis, products are used that help strengthen the hair. For these purposes, experts recommend using rinses from decoctions of burdock, sage, oak bark, rubbing in nettle juice and burdock oil. Masks made from henna and basma are also very effective. | The treatment regimen necessarily includes general and local physiotherapy. The patient may be prescribed:
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| Pediculosis | Treatment of lice begins with the destruction of insects and nits. Pedilin and Medifox lotions are best suited for these purposes. It is important, in parallel with skin treatment, to disinfect clothes and bedding of all family members | Shaving your head or combing it is the best way to get rid of insects. When medications were not available, kerosene mixed with vegetable oil or table vinegar diluted with water was actively used | As an aid, a special installation can be used, which experts call a lice vacuum cleaner. It is similar to a household appliance, and their operating principle is the same; using a tube and a nozzle, lice and nits are pulled out of the hair and collected in a small receptacle |
| Psoriasis | At the initial stage, local treatment is carried out using ichthyol, sulfur-tar or salicylic ointment. In advanced stages, glucocorticoid drugs are used. These products are used to treat the affected skin until the symptoms completely disappear. | Medicines are prescribed that help normalize metabolism and the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, eliminate hypovitaminosis, and stimulate the immune system. For these purposes, the following is used for oral administration:
For external treatment of affected areas the following is prescribed:
| Since the disease is chronic, the treatment regimen must include physiotherapy procedures that can help prolong the stages of remission. These include:
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Piebaldism
This disease is a form of congenital leukoderma, a skin disease in which various rashes appear on the body. One possible form of manifestation is white spots on the head without hair. The disease is hereditary and can manifest itself both at the birth of a child and in middle age. Among the reasons that can provoke the appearance of spots, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays on the skin stands out, since they significantly inhibit the production of melanin and contribute to the activation of the disease.
With this disease, white spots begin to quickly increase in size after they appear, covering more and more skin. The hair around them becomes discolored, resulting in a large number of gray strands. The appearance of the rash corresponds to classic dermatitis: the formations are disproportionate in size, their boundaries are clearly defined. If white spots like dandruff appear on the head, then the person will begin to be bothered by severe itching and scabies.
To get rid of white spots, the doctor may prescribe conservative treatment, the main purpose of which will be to hide the cosmetic defect. In most cases, this is achieved by transplanting skin cells with endogenous (developing inside) melanocytes.
ethnoscience
Traditional medicine is also widely used in the treatment of seborrhea; in this case one should not hope for a quick result , the effect is guaranteed only with regular use.
The recipes are effective for dry and oily seborrhea; as a result, their use improves hair nutrition and makes it stronger.
The most common methods are rinsing hair and washing hair with herbs ; fortified herbal teas will also help strengthen and improve hair.
Recipes:
- Pour 4 tbsp. yarrow 0.5 liters of water , boil for 5 minutes, leave for 0.5 hours, strain and squeeze. Rub the mixture every day for 1.5-2 months.
- 2 tbsp. nettle pour 2 tbsp. boiled water , leave for 50 minutes, strain, add apple cider vinegar in a ratio of 8:1. 2 tbsp. Dilute the mixture in 6 liters of water, rub it into the horse overnight, cover your head with polyethylene, and top with a woolen scarf. In the morning, rinse your hair with running water, rinse with the following solution: 3 tbsp. dilute the mixture with 1 tbsp. water. The procedure is carried out twice a week for three months.
- Mix calendula tincture and castor oil in equal proportions and rub into the roots.
