The Secret to Problem Free Hair & Scalp

Problems with bad barbering

A visit to the barber shop can turn into a nightmare if proper hygiene is not in practice.   As a trichologist I often see men in the clinic who have varying  degrees of folliculitis.  When questioned about when it occurred, it almost always leads back to the previous visit to the ‘barbershop’.  

• Check that the barber has sanitised all of the tools before working on you.

• Ask the barber to check your scalp. Is there anything unusual, bumps or lumps,  patches of hair loss? 

• Do you have children, particularly sons?  Check their hair regularly. Do you see a circular pattern on the scalp of raised skin, with some hair loss around it, and some hair in the centre.  Are they’re always scratching their heads?   This could be ringworm, if so this needs to be checked by a medical professional.  It’s highly infectious and it also, in later life seems to mark out the scalp for hair loss.

Here at Trichosynergy, we treat men and boys of all ages, with various hair and scalp problems.  It is not uncommon to have patients who have severe folliculitis.  We have a proven track record of improvement in this condition as a result of the scalp treatments we provide.

Folliculitis describes the inflammation of one or more hair follicles caused by irritation, shaving or chemical abrasion. Damaged hair follicles are susceptible to infection, and in most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles become infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus. These white, itchy pustules or pimples form around the follicles on the scalp, eventually crusting over.  It is an extremely itchy, uncomfortable condition which is infectious and is easily spread from scalp to scalp with unsanitised clippers, scissors and combs.

The most common types of Folliculitis are found in the beard area (Folliculitis Barbae), rear neck area (Folliculitis Nuchae) but it can also be found in all areas of the scalp. 

When the hair is cut very low to the scalp, in-growing hairs, especially when the hair is curly textured.  Coupled with broken skin, these are the main causes of the condition. The Itching folliculitis then causes, begins a cycle of spreading the infection to other hairs through the person scratching, and the bumps will begin to extend around the scalp.

Follicultis can be reduced and managed with a visit to the trichologist highly recommended to avoid maximum hair loss and minimise the spread of infection to the rest of the scalp.



If you are suffering folliculitis then make an appointment with Trichosynergy here and NOW.

Finding a good barber near you

Finding a good barber is not as easy as you might think. Although, these days there is a revival in traditional barbers, offering a range of  full services from hair cuts to classic shaves and beard care. Making sure that your barber is experienced and uses clean and sterile equipment is the key to keeping your hair and scalp healthy and vital.  Checking out 5 star reviews and 'word-of-mouth' referrals is priceless. 

Cleanliness

Is the hair swept up, does the barbershop look clean, smell fresh and are they cleaning tools in between each person?  Since the pandemic you’d expect hygiene standards to have been elevated.  Don't hold back from asking whether the barber has cleaned the clippers - a good barber will not take offense if they've had a slip of mind.