Are you suffering from an itchy scalp like your friends? Do you feel like there is no out way for this problem and you want to know about Dandruff?
Have a read about what dandruff actually is?
Although the causes of dandruff are yet to be fully explored, but it is often understood that one of the main causes is a breakdown of the scalps natural lipid barrier, leaving it exposed to infection by the microscopic organisms that is commonly found in the scalp. When the yeast overgrows, it leads to an inflammatory response that kills off scalp cells at an increased rate which in turn slough off in sticky patches..
The condition is known by:
– White or clear flakes on the scalp.
– Itchy scalp which may be dry and inflamed
Causes Of Dandruff
Some young teens develop dandruff when they hit puberty because their hygiene habits haven’t changed to meet the challenges of the accelerated sebum production.
Stress, poor hygiene and poor diet can make the scalp more prone to dandruff. High sugar foods in particular are known to exacerbate these infections.
The hair should be brushed regularly to loosen flakes and stimulate blood supply to the scalp which will accelerate the natural immune response to infection.
Treats Dandruff:
There are few habits you can develop to treat dandruff.
Nutrition: An excess of sugar in the diet can exacerbate any infection. Try reducing your intake of all sugars – natural or refined while treating dandruff.
Cleansing: Massage your scalp with your fingertips when washing your hair. This will help loosen and remove any dead skin flakes and will prevent the infection from continuing. Wash your hair daily until the infection is cleared up.
Conditioning: Use a good quality hair condition on the ends of hair only. Avoid getting conditioner on your scalp where it can clog pores and interfere with healing of the skin
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About the Author: Dr. Sayyam Azam is Certified Dermatologist who has specialized in Clinical Dermatology(Pakistan) and Aesthetic Medicine(U.S).During her specialized training ,she is involved in multiple clinical as well as aesthetic dermatological procedure such as botox, fillers ,chemical peels. As a licensed dermatologist, she is now running a state of art Aesthetic Centre ( The Face Clinic ) in Multan ,Pakistan.
