what is considered scalp irritation or imflamation?

[SpecialK]

is having a red scalp, itchy scalp or is even flaking considered that?

 

[Brasileirao]

Good question....I have itchy scalp but its not red. Anyone???

 

[TortoiseAndHair]

in·flam·ma·tion (nfl-mshn)
n.

A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.

I would say red and/or itchy is inflamed.
Flakes, are just flakes.

Disclaimer: I don't know what I'm talking about.

 

[The shedder]

You need the power of JesusFreak to help you on this, he's had a great post on inflammation, look it up, it'll help immensely.

 

[wastingpenguins]

So... flakes aren't really a sign of inflammation?

I've got a bit of a flaky scalp, but it's not noticable unless I scratch. A little annoying, but it's not a big deal.

I'm just wondering-- I know that 'inflammation' can cause hairloss products to be ineffective. Are flakes the same way?

 

[wastingpenguins]

Anyone?