What to do if you get a headache when sleeping with wet hair?

In order to save time, most people always choose to wash their hair at night, especially some young people who go to bed directly without blowing their hair dry. This is a very bad habit, which can cause headaches, especially in winter. This situation happens more often. This habit can also cause symptoms of stiff neck. So, what should you do if you get a headache when you sleep with wet hair?

First, what should you do if you get a headache when you sleep with wet hair ? Headaches caused by sleeping with wet hair are mainly caused by wind, cold and dampness invading the head. Using moxa sticks to moxibustion Baihui acupoint and Fengchi acupoint can use the warmth of the moxa fire to expel cold and dampness from the body, which is very effective in treating headaches caused by sleeping with wet hair. Spread the five fingers of both hands and keep them in claw shape, then place your open hands on your head, touch your scalp with the fingertips, and push from the forehead to the back roots of the hair as if combing your hair. Because the acupoints on the head are densely distributed, acupoint stimulation can refresh the brain and invigorate the mind. Continuous use of fingers can temporarily relieve headaches. Going to bed with wet hair can cause headaches at night, usually because the residual moisture makes the head cold. At this time, getting more sun exposure can enhance yang energy, promote blood circulation in the head, and improve the headache phenomenon.

Second, soak your feet in hot water with a slightly higher temperature for 15 minutes . The water should cover your ankles. It is best to soak your feet until they turn red. This can help relieve headaches. Because headaches often cause congestion in the head, soaking your feet in hot water can guide blood from the head to the feet and cool the head. Remember to dry your feet immediately after soaking to keep them warm. When you sleep, the body's metabolism slows down. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, when you sleep, the yang energy enters the body and the yin energy stays on the surface of the body. The yin energy cannot resist the invasion of moisture, so it is easy to cause colds, headaches, and dizziness. Some people's wet hair happens to stay on their necks, and cold and dampness enter their necks and backs, which can easily cause severe stiff necks.

What should I do if I get a headache when I sleep with wet hair ? Sleeping with wet hair can easily cause local congestion, and the scalp is also prone to eczema, dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis. It is worth mentioning that the incidence of seborrheic dermatitis is also very high among young people. Small red bumps often appear on the scalp, and severe cases may even cause hair loss. Therefore, in winter, it is recommended to wash your hair every 3 days or so. It is not advisable to wash your hair too frequently. Although it is best to let your hair dry naturally after washing, if you go to bed early, you still have to blow dry your hair before going to bed.