Smelly Scalp

Smelly Hair Problems - As odd as it may sound people do suffer from having a smelly scalp. Smells from most parts of the body that we are familiar with are usually treated with medication if they are serious. if an odour gives reason for concern talk your doctor. As for other recognizable smells we have deodorants and perfume to act as an antidote in disguising the odour or help prevent it from rising. People who suffer from the hair odour condition 'smelly scalp'. will be pleased to know that there are ways to help prevent or rid the problem. Smelly scalp condition is caused by fungus. It has been said that the fungus is prevalent amongst women in their 40's and 50's, having said that it can also afflict any gender or age group. The fungus that causes a smelly scalp feeds on the oil secreted by sebaceous glands. It is always best to talk to your doctor before trying any over the counter medication to treat the smelly hair/scalp for fear there maybe another cause for the offensive head odour (pong stink) Treating smelly hair involves shampooing the scalp thoroughly with a shampoo or a specially formulated bar of soap containing sulphur. If you are a patient suffering from a smelly scalp then it's important not to share combs and brushes with other people in the household. This is a safety precaution so that the condition is not passed on or transmitted to others. Never be afraid to ask you hairdresser down at the hair salon to use a new brush and comb on your hair or watch them sterilize the ones they are already using. For some people this can be an embarrassing complaint because of the odour or smell released from the scalp. The main ingredient for fighting used for treating smelly hair is sulphur. Ask your local pharmacist or visit your local clinic for more information on hair odours. Having a smelly scalp is not caused through not having clean hair; you can be the most hygienic person and still develop the problem. Embarrasing conditions as such should not dteter you from visiting your GP or nurse. You are not alone if you suffer from Bromhidrosis so therefore this complaint is nothing new for a doctor to come across. Most treatments for body odour are successfully curing conditions with creams lotions etc, however if the problem is severe then antibiotics may be prescibed to clear up an infection if one is present which is causing the condition. Pick up a leaflet to find out more on the condition.