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Understanding scalp conditions and effective care

Published on February 4, 2025 at 19:09 / Updated on February 4, 2025 at 21:03
Written in collaboration with Ducray 

Much like your skin, your scalp is exposed to a variety of internal and external stressors that can lead to different scalp conditions. Fortunately, there are effective treatments available to keep your scalp healthy and your hair looking its best.

Dandruff

Dandruff is a common issue, often caused by:

  • Heightened scalp sensitivity
  • Imbalanced sebum production (too much or too little)
  • Overgrowth of yeast, specifically Malassezia

Other contributors include stress, poor lifestyle habits, unsuitable hair products, or frequently wearing hats and helmets.

Dandruff can be categorized into two types:

Dry dandruff

Dry dandruff occurs on irritated, dehydrated scalps. It causes itching, redness, and flaky, lightweight white particles that easily fall from the scalp.

Oily dandruff

Oily dandruff forms on scalps with excess sebum. This creates an environment where Malassezia thrives, triggering inflammation and speeding up cell turnover. Oily dandruff appears as larger, sticky flakes that cling to the hair and can cause itchiness.

Natural remedies

Several natural solutions can support dandruff management. Baking soda helps remove impurities, green clay absorbs excess sebum, apple cider vinegar restores pH balance, coconut oil nourishes, and aloe vera soothes irritation. However, consulting a healthcare professional is essential to avoid aggravating the condition.

Ducray treatments for dandruff

Kelual Squanorm Moisturizing Shampoo

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Ducray’s Kelual Squanorm Moisturizing Shampoo: This shampoo effectively tackles dry dandruff by moisturizing the scalp, soothing discomfort, and preventing recurrence.

Kelual Squanorm Normalizing Shampoo

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Ducray’s Kelual Squanorm Normalizing Shampoo: Designed for oily dandruff, it regulates sebum production, cleanses the scalp, and reduces flake buildup.

Both shampoos feature cutting-edge probiotic technology to rebalance the scalp’s microbiome and strengthen its protective barrier, ensuring long-lasting results.

Itchy scalp (pruritus)

Itching is a natural response, but when it becomes persistent and disrupts daily life, it’s classified as pruritus. 

Various factors, including nerve fibers and biological molecules like cytokines, can contribute to this condition. 

Pruritus affects people of all ages and may localize to the scalp or spread across the body.  

Ducray treament for pruritus

Sensinol Shampoo

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Ducray’s Sensinol Shampoo: Alcohol- and fragrance-free, this shampoo is enriched with polidocanol, an ingredient that soothes itching and provides lasting relief for dry scalps.

Beyond physical discomfort, scalp itching can lead to psychological effects such as anxiety, sleep disturbances, and even depression. By addressing the root cause, Ducray products help users regain comfort and peace of mind.

Hair loss

Hair loss typically occurs in two main forms: reactive and chronic.

Reactive hair loss

This temporary type of hair loss is most common in women and often occurs about three months after a triggering event. Common causes include hormonal changes (e.g., postpartum), stress, fatigue, poor nutrition, infections with fever, or seasonal changes. Reactive hair loss can lead to shedding up to 300 hairs per day but typically lasts less than six months.

Chronic hair loss

Chronic hair loss develops gradually and is often hormonal, but it can also stem from nutritional or metabolic issues. This condition results in reduced hair density, particularly on the crown for men and temples for women. Hair strands become finer and shorter over time, and the condition persists for six months or longer.

Ducray treaments for hair loss

Creastim Reactiv Hair Lotion

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Ducray’s Creastim Reactiv Hair Lotion: Ideal for reactive hair loss, this lotion stimulates hair growth, strengthens strands, and slows shedding. It’s applied three times a week for two months.

Anacaps Reactiv Supplements

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Ducray’s Anacaps ReactivSsupplements: These daily capsules boost hair growth, strengthen hair, and promote overall hair health over a three-month period. 

Neoptide Expert Growth Serum

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Ducray’s Neoptide Expert Growth Serum: Designed for chronic hair loss, this serum adds volume, density, and strength. Apply eight sprays daily to dry or damp scalp for two months.

Anacaps Expert Supplements

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Ducray’s Anacaps Expert Supplements: For chronic hair loss, these capsules improve circulation and fortify hair, ensuring stronger, more resilient strands when taken daily for three months.

To complement these treatments, Ducray’s Anaphase+ Anti-hair Loss Complement Shampoo and Anaphase+ Strengthening Conditioner work together to reduce hair loss, add volume, and make detangling easier.

For personalized advice, consult your local beauty expert at Familiprix to explore Ducray’s range of hair care solutions.

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