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Scalp peel.
Care for flakes and buildup.
A scalp peel is an exfoliating treatment intended to loosen surface scale and buildup. A scalp check helps establish whether exfoliation, medicated care or another approach is appropriate.
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What is a scalp peel?
A scalp peel uses an exfoliating preparation to loosen surface scale and buildup. It acts on the skin of the scalp, rather than replacing hair follicles.
Ingredients such as salicylic acid can help soften scaly skin. The preparation and how it is used should be chosen for your scalp condition, not simply for how oily or flaky it looks.
Its role: help manage surface scale when appropriate. Dandruff, inflammation and hair loss can need separate treatment.
IS IT FOR ME?
Who can have a scalp peel?
- 01
Oiliness or product buildup
Discuss your washing and styling routine. Sometimes a change in routine is more useful than a peel.
- 02
Persistent flakes
Scale may be linked to dandruff, dermatitis or another condition. A doctor can explain whether exfoliation has a role alongside medical care.
- 03
A sore or inflamed scalp
Redness, sores or broken skin need attention first. A peel may be unsuitable until the cause has been treated.
Your assessment determines whether a peel, a medicated routine or another approach makes sense.
YOUR APPOINTMENT, EXPLAINED
How scalp peels work.
STEP 01
Your scalp assessment
- Share your product routine
Bring details of shampoos, scalp serums, hair dyes and recent treatments. Mention allergies, medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding and any burning or sores.
- Examine the scalp
Your dermatologist checks flakes, redness, oiliness and any areas of broken skin. The aim is to find the cause rather than treating every flaky scalp in the same way.
STEP 02
Sectioning & peel application
- Apply the selected preparation
If a peel is suitable, the hair is sectioned and the chosen product is carefully applied to the scalp. The product, strength and contact time depend on your assessment.
- Remove it as directed
The clinician follows the product’s removal or neutralising instructions and checks your comfort. Tell them immediately about strong burning or pain.
- Keep comfort in view
Some preparations can sting. A peel should not be treated as a strength or endurance test: report discomfort so the clinician can respond.
STEP 03
Gentle care afterwards
- Avoid irritating the skin
Follow your individual washing and product instructions. Avoid scratching, picking or adding other exfoliating products while the scalp is recovering. Seek advice for persistent burning, blistering or worsening redness.
- Treat the cause of repeat flakes
Dandruff, dermatitis and psoriasis may need ongoing medical care. A peel is not a permanent cure and repeat sessions are not always necessary.
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MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE
Meet our doctors
01What does a scalp peel do?
It uses an exfoliating preparation to help loosen scale and surface buildup. Some scalp products contain ingredients such as salicylic acid, which softens scaly skin. The right preparation depends on the condition being treated.
02Will a scalp peel regrow hair?
A peel is not a hair-transplant or hair-regrowth procedure. Improving scalp care may be part of a broader plan, but pattern thinning and other causes of hair loss need their own assessment.
03Is it a cure for dandruff?
No. Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis can recur and may need medicated shampoos or other care. Exfoliation may help with scale in selected cases; it does not replace treatment of inflammation or other underlying causes.
04Can I have a peel if my scalp is red or sore?
Arrange an assessment first. Broken skin, an infection or an active inflammatory flare may make exfoliation unsuitable. Your doctor may treat the scalp condition before discussing a peel.
05Should I use a facial peel on my scalp at home?
Do not assume a face peel is appropriate for your scalp. Ingredients, concentration, contact time and skin condition all matter. Ask for a scalp-specific care plan rather than copying an in-clinic procedure.
06Can it be combined with PRP or GFC?
Only if there is a separate reason for each treatment and your clinician has planned the timing. A scalp peel is not a mandatory step before injections and should not be added just to make a larger package.
07How often should I have a scalp peel?
The need for repeat treatment depends on the cause of the scale, the preparation and how your skin responds. Your doctor may instead recommend a home-care routine or treatment for a scalp condition.
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