The Better Scalp Company

Stress-Linked vs Inflammatory Hair Shedding: How to Recognize Each Type

Learn how to recognize whether hair shedding comes from stress or inflammation. This in-depth guide explains biological causes, visible clues, and practical treatments for each type, offering clear, compassionate advice...

Track and Treat Scalp Itch: The Complete Pruritus Trigger Diary Guide

Tracking scalp itch through a pruritus trigger diary helps uncover physical and emotional triggers behind discomfort. This expanded guide teaches how to record symptoms, analyze trends, and combine gentle at-home...

Building a Stress-Responsive Scalp Care Plan That Calms Sensitivity

This comprehensive guide from The Better Scalp Company explains how chronic stress impacts scalp sensitivity and barrier health. Readers learn practical, dermatologist-approved steps to identify triggers, rebalance the microbiome, choose...

Understanding Stress-Induced Scalp Sensitivity: The HPA Axis, Substance P, and TRPV1 Connection

Discover how your body’s stress response—through the HPA axis, Substance P, and TRPV1—can trigger scalp sensitivity, burning, or hair shedding. This science-backed guide from The Better Scalp Company explains the...

Scalp Itch Explained: The Science of Sensory Pathways and Relief

Explore the science behind scalp itch and sensitivity. This article explains how sensory pathways, nerve signals, and skin barriers interact to trigger discomfort—and how to calm them through gentle, evidence-based...

Neurogenic Stress Signaling in the Scalp: How Nerve Stress Triggers Sensitivity

Neurogenic stress signaling reveals how emotional and physical stress can cause scalp discomfort, inflammation, and sensitivity. This guide explores the science of nerve-skin communication, details how to identify neurogenic reactions,...

Scalp Microneedling Results Across Nine Clinics: Real-World Benchmarks Explained

An expanded benchmarking review across nine North American clinics found that scalp microneedling significantly improves hair density, blood flow, and barrier strength, even in sensitive scalps. With proper pacing and...

Measuring Scalp Perfusion: Key Metrics for Blood Flow and Hair Health

This in-depth guide explores how scalp perfusion, the circulation nourishing your hair follicles, is measured and improved. From laser diagnostics to at-home care, it explains validated methods, clinical insights, and...

Sensitive Scalp Oxygenation Guide: Restore Blood Flow and Strengthen Follicles

Your scalp depends on oxygen. Learn how to assess and enhance your scalp’s oxygenation through simple, science-backed steps. This dermatologist-guided workflow reveals how cleansing, stimulation, and nutrition align to calm...

Micronutrient Therapy for Hair and Scalp Health: A Practical Playbook

This guide explains how key micronutrients—iron, zinc, vitamin D, biotin, and omega-3s—support scalp health, restore balance, and strengthen hair from within. Written with clinical clarity and empathy, it offers practical...

Scalp Perfusion Therapy: Enhancing Microcirculation for Sensitive Scalp Recovery

Learn how to safely integrate scalp perfusion therapy in your clinic. This expanded guide offers detailed, step-by-step protocols for sensitive scalps from oxygenation to angiogenesis, with advice on monitoring, home...

Microneedling for Hair Growth: Common Mistakes That Harm Scalp Health

Microneedling can transform scalp health but only when done correctly. Learn the seven most common microneedling mistakes, from needle depth to post-care, and discover safe, dermatologist-approved strategies to protect sensitive...