Mr. Wang never imagined that a single salon shampoo would leave his scalp sore and swollen, disrupting his sleep and forcing him to take sleeping pills in the middle of the night. Only after seeing a doctor did he learn he had developed contact dermatitis.
The shampooer scrubbed too hard, scratching his scalp.
In his early thirties, Mr. Wang runs a wholesale business in Nanjing. After the holiday season, the wholesale market was exceptionally busy.Early this month, after a long day of work, Mr. Wang visited a nearby hair salon for a shampoo to unwind. Shortly after returning home, he began feeling a dull ache on his scalp. His wife noticed several visible scratches on the surface, leading Mr. Wang to suspect the stylist had scratched his scalp while scrubbing too vigorously. Thinking it a minor issue, he initially dismissed it.
But after a few days, Mr. Wang realized the problem was much more serious. The scalp pain intensified, and he often suffered from insomnia at night, even taking sleeping pills several times in the middle of the night. With no other choice, Mr. Wang made time to visit the dermatology department at the hospital. After examination, the specialist found that not only had the wounds on his scalp failed to heal, but blisters had also formed. He was diagnosed with contact dermatitis.
The doctor explained that Mr. Wang likely encountered an allergen while washing his hair. Combined with the open wounds on his scalp, this created an entry point for bacteria, leading to the severe skin condition.The specialist emphasized that excessive force during washing not only scratches the scalp but also damages hair follicles, leading to increased dandruff and even hair loss. Furthermore, some hair washers deliberately grow long nails to enhance the temporary comfort of the wash experience for customers. This practice fosters bacterial growth, making infections more likely if the scalp has wounds.