What is dandruff?
Dandruff is a common condition that causes flaky scalp. This skin usually falls off, leaving white flakes on the shoulders.
In most cases, dandruff does not cause direct hair loss. However, itching can cause itching. This can damage the hair follicles and cause, if not complete, baldness. Dandruff can also exacerbate hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia, a condition that causes androgenic alopecia and female pattern baldness.
Causes of dandruff:
Dandruff may have several causes, including:
- A skin condition associated with irritation and oiliness
- Too little shampooing
- An oil-feeding yeastlike fungus (Malassezia).
- An itchy skin condition
- Dermatitis triggered by hair care products (contact dermatitis)
- Conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can also affect the skin
How to get rid of dandruff?
Finding out what triggers or worsens dandruff is the first step in getting rid of it once and for all.
1-Know the cause of dandruff
Know your enemies before you attack. Various factors can cause dandruff, so it is essential to know where dandruff comes from before treatment. Accumulation of Malassezia, a
yeast that breeds in the oily areas of the scalp is one of the most common causes of dandruff.
2-Use anti-dandruff shampoo
Anti-dandruff shampoo is the best way to get rid of dandruff. We recommend that you always use a tea tree shampoo for dandruff and wash your hair once a day for best results. Tea tree oil has anti-fungal properties, which means it helps slow yeast growth. Some studies even show that tea tree oil is effective at killing a specific yeast that causes dandruff.
3-Moisturizes the scalp
Do you drink at least eight glasses of water a day? Dehydration can dry out the scalp and worsen dandruff symptoms such as itching and flaking. In addition to increasing your H2O intake to replenish lost hydration, always wear a hat or umbrella on sunny days to keep the heat from drying out your scalp.
4-Washing your hair is not enough.
The frequency of washing hair depends on the body’s natural chemistry, the type of hair, and several other factors. Dandruff can be an indicator that you haven’t passed it well. If you don’t wash your hair thoroughly, your scalp will become very oily and susceptible to yeast.
5-Rid excess oil
The scalp produces sebum to keep the curls shiny and moist. This is a natural oil created by the body as a protective layer that keeps the scalp moist. But too much sebum is never a good thing – excess sebum can cause oily hair and dandruff.
Protein deficiency can contribute to hair problems as the hair are made up of a protein known as keratin therefore a good haircare routine must include a diet rich in protein. You can read more about it on timesnownews.com
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