Dandruff

 

Although it’s a common condition, the exact cause of dandruff isn’t known. According to the mayo clinic several factors play a role.

1)      Increased oil (sebum) production in the hair follicle. People with oily skin and hair are more prone to dandruff.

2)      An abnormally high level of a yeast fungus called malassezia on the scalp. malassezia is normally present on a healthy scalp. Without causing problems, but when it grows out of control it causes an irritation that leads to increased skin cell turnover, which turns into dandruff.

3)      Certain hormones, physical stress, fatigue, travel, a change of season and illness can also contribute.

                                                                                                                                                (www.mayoclinic.com)

When we see white flakes appear on our hair and shoulders we assume it’s dandruff, but it can just be a dry flakey scalp. Especially during the winter months. When it’s dandruff the flakes are oily or waxy looking, and the scalp is not itchy, but can be scaly and red.

Dandruff usually begins at puberty, but can affect people of all ages. It’s not a medical concern. It’s not infectious and can’t be transmitted to others. But, dandruff is a cosmetic concern for many people.

                                                                                                                                                (www.mayoclinic.com)

Treatments and preventions-from Hearts Desire

Dandruff can be managed with over the counter anti-dandruff shampoo and treatments containing ingredients such as

v  pyrithrone

v  zinc

v  anti-fungal agent

v  coal tar, which slows cell turnover

v  salicylic acid, which aids healthy exfoliation

v  tea tree oil

tea tree oil has a natural antiseptic, antibiotic, and antifungal properties

Dandruff and dry flaky itchy scalp will respond well to shampoo and conditioner containing tea tree oil. There is also a hair and scalp treatment containing tea tree oil, it’s awesome.

Dandruff shampoo which contains coal tar, can be used for dandruff or on dry scalp.

Dandruff

Although it’s a common condition, the exact cause of dandruff isn’t known. According to the mayo clinic several factors play a role.

1)      Increased oil (sebum) production in the hair follicle. People with oily skin and hair are more prone to dandruff.

2)      An abnormally high level of a yeast fungus called malassezia on the scalp. malassezia is normally present on a healthy scalp. Without causing problems, but when it grows out of control it causes an irritation that leads to increased skin cell turnover, which turns into dandruff.

3)      Certain hormones, physical stress, fatigue, travel, a change of season and illness can also contribute.

                                                                                                                                                (www.mayoclinic.com)

When we see white flakes appear on our hair and shoulders we assume it’s dandruff, but it can just be a dry flakey scalp. Especially during the winter months. When it’s dandruff the flakes are oily or waxy looking, and the scalp is not itchy, but can be scaly and red.

Dandruff usually begins at puberty, but can affect people of all ages. It’s not a medical concern. It’s not infectious and can’t be transmitted to others. But, dandruff is a cosmetic concern for many people.

                                                                                                                                                (www.mayoclinic.com)

Treatments and preventions-from Hearts Desire

Dandruff can be managed with over the counter anti-dandruff shampoo and treatments containing ingredients such as

v  pyrithrone

v  zinc

v  anti-fungal agent

v  coal tar, which slows cell turnover

v  salicylic acid, which aids healthy exfoliation

v  tea tree oil

tea tree oil has a natural antiseptic, antibiotic, and antifungal properties

Dandruff and dry flaky itchy scalp will respond well to shampoo and conditioner containing tea tree oil. There is also a hair and scalp treatment containing tea tree oil, it’s awesome.

Dandruff shampoo which contains coal tar, can be used for dandruff or on dry scalp.