In recent months, hairstylists have been posting about how they can tell which clients go to sleep with wet hair because their hair smells moldy.
, cleaning the seals around my washing machine’s door, and doing affirmations with my kid every night before bed — if we did everything TikTok suggests we do, there’d be no time for anything else in a day. But in recent months, hairstylistsabout how they can tell which clients go to sleep with wet hair because their hair smells moldy . Can sleeping on wet hair really cause it to mold? We asked a dermatologist to weigh in., going to sleep with wet hair can cause mold to grow on your scalp.
If you actually do deal with any of those issues — dandruff, scalp rashes, or itchiness — you could try sleeping with dry hair for a week or so to see if it really does help. And don’t hesitate to try other solutions, too. A combined approach might help you find relief faster. “If you are experiencing a rash, flaking or discomfort in the scalp, it is reasonable to try a medicated dandruff shampoo and be sure not to sleep with wet hair, but certainly see a dermatologist if problems persist,” Jeffy adds.
She notes that while it’s possible going to bed with wet hair regularly is what’s leading to an itchy or irritated scalp, there are so many possible causes that it’s hard to blame just one. In fact, not showering enough is a more common reason she sees this issue in her own patients. “I see many people with itchy, irritated scalps because they simply do not shampoo enough. And, of course, there are medical conditions that can affect the scalp.
So, while there have always been reasons not to sleep with wet hair — it contributes to breakage, Jeffy says, and— avoiding an itchy scalp and musty-smelling hair may actually be another one. *Sigh*... let’s all go plug in our blow dryers.
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