The elegant black dress which should be worn with confidence is rotting in the closet. Your favourite carefree hairstyles are no more favourite. White flakes on your shoulders can be embarrassing, the flaky and itchy scalp bothers many daily. Dandruff is a common affliction that many people suffer from. It is believed to be contagious though it does not say science. What causes dandruff? Knowing the causes can make treatment more effective and prevent it in the long term. Learning just how to cope with it, itself can keep it at bay.
Allergies to certain chemicals in hair care products can cause dandruff. Your scalp will thank you for discontinuing such products with harsh chemicals.
So before you get yourself manicured, check out these facts and get your SELF cured!
Too oily.
Areas rich in oil glands usually form red greasy skin covered with white or yellow flakes. Choosing an appropriate shampoo to wash off the grease will make it difficult to reappear.
Too dry. Now, this type of scaling is due to inadequate hydration. Hydrating yourself is the best remedy. Intake of 8 glasses or more can make you feel more confident in your scalp, skin, and healthy hair in general.
Not shampooing often enough to wash away the grease, oil, dirt, dust and dead skin cells will give rise to bacteria formation, which eventually leads to inflammation. Washing your hair daily will minimize or sometimes eradicate dandruff. Mild cases can be treated with daily shampooing using an anti-dandruff shampoo and severe dandruff can be controlled by medicated shampoos prescribed by a physician.
Hormones. It is the male hormone that is responsible for dandruff as it is concluded by researchers, which explains why men are more prone to dandruff.