How do you say “头皮瘙痒 / 头屑” in English?

Just take a look at how many people are troubled by 脱发 (hair loss)—not hair removal—and you’ll realize how important scalp health really is. If you want to avoid premature balding, then scalp issues shouldn’t be ignored. They deserve proper attention and care.

Here’s a lesser-known fact: the scalp is actually thinner and more sensitive than the skin on your face. It has a shorter cell renewal cycle but produces nearly three times more oil than facial skin. With hair covering the surface, it becomes easier for issues like 头屑 (dandruff), 头油 (oily scalp), and 头皮瘙痒 (itchy scalp) to arise. In more severe cases, these conditions may lead to 脂溢性脱发 (seborrheic alopecia), indicating a very unhealthy scalp environment.

If you’re experiencing these problems in the UK, it’s essential to know the correct English terms. For example:

• Scalp – 头皮

• Itchy scalp – 头皮瘙痒

• Dandruff / Scurf / Head flakes – 头皮屑（dandruff is more severe; “head flakes” is a casual, vivid expression）

There are many factors in daily life that can negatively affect scalp health—such as chronic stress, poor diet and lifestyle habits, low-quality hair products, or environmental pollution. These factors can disrupt the balance of a common resident microorganism on the scalp: Malassezia (马拉色菌). This lipid-loving fungus thrives in oily environments, accelerating epidermal cell turnover, which in turn leads to excessive flaking of dead skin cells—resulting in dandruff and itchy scalp.

Although scalp issues don’t pose a direct threat to our health, they do affect our appearance and personal image. Worse still, persistent hair loss could eventually cause irreversible damage to the hair follicles (毛囊). This is why maintaining a healthy scalp and saying goodbye to dandruff and itchiness has become an increasing concern for many people.

To address these concerns, Ai Beauty Clinic, a comprehensive medical aesthetic institution certified by the UK’s Care Quality Commission (CQC), offers an effective treatment solution that combines nourishment and anti-hair loss therapy:

1. Hydrafacial Scalp Treatment (海菲秀水漾头皮护理) – This relaxing “scalp spa” focuses on deep cleaning, skin exfoliation, and nourishing protection. It helps restore a balanced and nutrient-rich scalp environment, resulting in stronger, fuller-looking hair. Ideal for busy urban dwellers, it’s a true moment of head-to-scalp relaxation.

2. PRP Injection (Platelet-Rich Plasma 血小板富血浆注射) – A powerful treatment for hair regrowth and hair loss prevention, PRP uses growth factors to stimulate the regeneration of hair and improve follicle nutrition. It is also suitable for patients with seborrheic alopecia (脂溢性脱发), providing a root-level solution to chronic hair loss.

This combination approach ensures your scalp can “breathe” and thrive in a healthy environment—restoring the natural balance between your scalp and hair for long-lasting vitality.