Summer Scalp Burn Precautions from Imi Seok Theme Dermatology

Warning: Scalp burns and hair loss from intense sunlight

In summer, when intense sunlight and strong ultraviolet rays arrive, you need to pay even more attention.

Strong ultraviolet rays not only speed up skin aging, but can also cause burns and other forms of skin damage.

That is why many people make it a point to use sunscreen before going out. However, compared with the effort and attention they give their skin, they often do not pay much attention to their scalp. In fact, if the scalp is directly exposed to strong ultraviolet rays, not only the skin but also scalp health can worsen, so caution is needed.

Every year, after summer vacation, the number of scalp-burn victims whose scalps sting and ooze fluid is increasing. In most cases, strong ultraviolet rays are the cause, and the scalp stings and becomes painful, with blisters forming in severe cases. In addition, when scalp heat rises due to strong ultraviolet rays, problems can occur in the body’s immune function, and nutrients may not be properly supplied to the hair roots, which can eventually lead to hair loss.

So today, I will tell you about summer scalp care methods, scalp treatment, and hair-loss prevention. First, to prevent scalp burns from strong ultraviolet rays in summer, it helps to apply sunscreen to exposed parts along the hair part. Also, removing the part so the scalp is not visible as much as possible or tying the hair up is a good method. Wearing a rash guard with a hood that covers the head as well is also effective for blocking ultraviolet rays and preventing the skin from burning.

If scalp heat develops, it can progress to hair loss, so immediate action is needed. If you show symptoms of a scalp burn, use an ice pack to lower the scalp temperature, and because the scalp is in a sensitive and weakened state, it is best to avoid direct ultraviolet exposure as much as possible until it has fully recovered. This is because as scalp heat increases, pores expand, the hair roots weaken, and hair falls out. Above all, areas that have suffered a scalp burn may end up with reduced hair density or lasting aftereffects, so it is advisable to receive an accurate dermatological examination.

The scalp is inherently delicate, so when contaminants, sebum, and dead skin cells get into the follicles and stress from chemical procedures and various pollutants hits, it can easily become inflamed and send warning signs. If you miss those warning signs, it can trigger hair loss, so it is important to pay close attention to the scalp.

Improving lifestyle habits and the environment is also a good approach. Avoid going out between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., when ultraviolet rays are strongest, and if going out is unavoidable, it is best to protect the scalp by wearing a wide-brimmed hat or carrying a parasol.

When you return home after going out, you should wash your hair thoroughly. However, water that is too hot or too cold can irritate the scalp, so use lukewarm water. After washing your hair, it is advisable to dry wet hair thoroughly with lukewarm air so that the scalp does not remain damp.

Be careful of scalp burns caused by strong ultraviolet rays, the hot air from hair dryers, hot water, and bleaching or dyeing.

Imi Seok Theme Dermatology’s scalp and hair clinic is one of the hair-loss treatment methods performed in addition to hair transplantation. Through the scalp care program, you can treat hair loss and create healthy hair.

The types of scalp clinic treatments include hematopoietic stem cell therapy, Haircell, mesotherapy for hair loss, scalp scaling, Scarlet laser, and scalp regeneration laser.

Hematopoietic stem cell therapy concentrates only live cells and injects them directly into the affected area to strengthen the hair roots and promote hair regeneration.

In the case of Haircell, the Haircell S2 device is used to help prevent ongoing hair loss and improve thinning hair, an early sign of hair loss.

Mesotherapy for hair loss is a procedure that helps effective medications for hair loss act directly on the follicles by injecting them into the scalp.

Scalp scaling keeps the scalp healthy so that hair loss does not progress any further.

Scarlet laser can divide the epidermis and dermis into 0.1 mm units for treatment, and because the epidermis and dermis can be treated separately or simultaneously in a single session, it is an effective laser treatment for hair loss.

The scalp regeneration laser induces regeneration of scalp tissue, improves scalp damage, and promotes blood circulation, making it effective for supplying nutrients to the hair roots.

Imi Seok Theme Dermatology’s scalp/hair care provides specialized, customized treatment by a specialist based on the various causes and types of hair loss. Through the scalp care program, you can treat hair loss and create healthy hair. We hope you can beat the heat this summer with a healthy scalp and healthy hair.