Sensitive and reactive scalps — barrier function, triggers, and treatment protocols
Clients with sensitive scalps are increasingly common and often frustrating to manage. This module gives you the clinical framework to assess barrier function, identify triggers, and recommend effective treatment approaches.
Who this is for
- Practitioners working with clients who have reactive, inflamed, or sensitive scalps
- Trichologists wanting deeper knowledge of scalp barrier function and inflammation
- Stylists who regularly encounter product sensitivity or unexplained scalp irritation
What you’ll learn
- 1Why scalp sensitivity and inflammation develop
- 2Common triggers that worsen symptoms
- 3How to recognise early signs of inflammation
- 4How to calm and protect the scalp barrier
- 5When referral to a medical professional is appropriate
After watching, you’ll
- Assess scalp barrier function and identify inflammation patterns
- Create structured trigger-identification protocols for clients
- Recommend treatment approaches that calm without aggravating
- Confidently refer when the presentation suggests clinical scalp disease
What this course is not
- ×A medical diagnosis
- ×A treatment plan for clinical scalp disease
Evidence-based education, not medical advice.
Common questions
Does this cover specific scalp conditions like psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis?
The module focuses on sensitivity and barrier dysfunction. It covers differential assessment so you can recognise when presentations may indicate specific conditions requiring medical referral.
Is this suitable for someone new to scalp assessment?
Yes. Lorraine builds from fundamentals so you can follow the clinical reasoning even without prior trichology training.
Ready to improve your scalp health?
Whether you need professional guidance or want to learn evidence-based scalp care techniques, Lorraine can help you find the right path.
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