What to do if your scalp itches after confinement

I believe that many women are taken care of by the older generation in the family after giving birth, because the month after giving birth is the confinement period, and women need to pay special attention to their daily behavior at this time. In the minds of the older generation, women who are in confinement after childbirth cannot touch cold water, and catching a cold will cause illness in their bodies, so many women do not take a bath or wash their hair during the confinement period. But how to relieve itchy scalp symptoms during confinement?

What to do if your hair itches during confinement?

1. When you cannot wash your hair with water during confinement, you can prepare a piece of clean gauze, wet the gauze with alcohol, and put the wet gauze on the comb. This way, you can clean the dirt and grease on your scalp while combing your hair. Alcohol also has a cooling and bactericidal effect, and can relieve itching.

2. If your hair is greasy and your scalp is itchy during the confinement period, you can use the folk method to keep your hair fresh: sprinkle baby powder on your hair, use a comb to gently distribute the talcum powder evenly on your hair, massage your head with your hands, and then use a comb to brush off the dirt. This will make you feel refreshed, because talcum powder contains talcum powder that removes oil and dirt, which can clean your hair. When your hair is clean, it will naturally stop itching.

3. If your hair itches during confinement, you can also use a rinse-free shampoo cap, which is very popular now. Just put it in hot water or a microwave oven to heat it for a while and then use it. Wear the shampoo cap on your head and massage your scalp. The mother does not need to get out of bed or rinse with water. It is convenient and reduces the possibility of catching a cold. It is disposable and can be thrown away directly after use to prevent cross infection. This way your hair will be clean and won’t itch.

4. If your scalp is itchy during confinement, you can comb your hair. When you comb your hair, the dandruff and oil on the scalp will partially fall off, reducing the deposition of waste on the scalp. You can also massage the scalp to promote blood circulation in the scalp, and the itching sensation can be effectively relieved.

What should you pay attention to when washing your hair after childbirth?

1. Wash your hair two weeks after giving birth

Elderly people often say that it is not suitable to wash your hair after giving birth, but sweating during confinement will breed a lot of bacteria. Not washing your hair will make people feel very uncomfortable. Therefore, you can wash your hair 2 weeks after giving birth, but it is not suitable to wash your hair before 2 weeks, because the body is particularly weak after giving birth. Washing your hair will make your hands sore, standing for a long time will cause back pain, and the scalp will get cold, affecting the elimination of lochia.

2. Pay attention to the indoor temperature when washing your hair

During the confinement period, after washing your hair, you need to pay special attention to the indoor temperature. Do not adjust the indoor air conditioner too low. You should turn on the heater or bathroom heater lamp to adjust the indoor temperature to a moderate level. Also, do not point your head directly towards the heater or heater lamp, as this will easily make you feel uncomfortable.

Now mothers should know what to do if their hair itches during the confinement period. In fact, even if they don’t wash their hair with water, there are ways to keep the scalp clean and alleviate the symptoms of itchy scalp. Therefore, it is best for mothers not to rush to wash their hair, especially in the first two weeks of confinement after delivery. They must resist the urge to wash their hair, otherwise they will regret it if they suffer from confinement diseases in the future.