Scalp Itch Caused by Protective Security Helmets
Just like motorcycle helmets, protective helmets worn by employees in the security industry are mostly of the compression type where the inner lining is pressed tightly against the hair, scalp and face.
As the protective safety helmet ages the lining absorbs more and more 'grease' and oils from your pores, scalp and hair, skin residues, hair products and general dirt and grime.
Bacteria thrive in this environment - there is much for them to feed on. Especially because the inner lining of protective safety helmets are difficult to clean effectively, bacteria breed happily and in gradually increasing numbers. The bacteria feed off the enzymes in human sweat (again in the lining). This is what causes the odour build up too.
Main Cause of Helmet Scalp Itch & Irritation
Each time your helmet is worn the millions of bacteria are pressed tightly against the surface of your scalp where it's warm and moist. This creates optimal conditions for itch and irritation. Skin infection can occur - from very mild to severe.
It's natural to want to scratch an itch. When you do, your finger nails cause microscopic lesions in the delicate surface of your scalp - not sufficient to cause bleeding of course - but sufficient deep enough for those pesky bacteria to 'move in'.
The itch gets worse and pretty soon every time you wear your protective safety helmet the experiencing of itchy scalp is never far away.
As the protective safety helmet ages the lining absorbs more and more 'grease' and oils from your pores, scalp and hair, skin residues, hair products and general dirt and grime.
Bacteria thrive in this environment - there is much for them to feed on. Especially because the inner lining of protective safety helmets are difficult to clean effectively, bacteria breed happily and in gradually increasing numbers. The bacteria feed off the enzymes in human sweat (again in the lining). This is what causes the odour build up too.
Main Cause of Helmet Scalp Itch & Irritation
Each time your helmet is worn the millions of bacteria are pressed tightly against the surface of your scalp where it's warm and moist. This creates optimal conditions for itch and irritation. Skin infection can occur - from very mild to severe.
It's natural to want to scratch an itch. When you do, your finger nails cause microscopic lesions in the delicate surface of your scalp - not sufficient to cause bleeding of course - but sufficient deep enough for those pesky bacteria to 'move in'.
The itch gets worse and pretty soon every time you wear your protective safety helmet the experiencing of itchy scalp is never far away.