Hair factors
Dandruff: Is that flake
giving you a
headache?
There is nothing as annoying as
annoying as an itching head.
Scratching seems to be a great idea
until your clothes have flakes, (and
we don’t mean corn flakes).
Dandruff!
What is Dandruff?
Dandruff is a harmless, chronic
condition that occurs when the
scalp becomes dry or greasy and
produces white flakes of the dead
skin that appear in the hair or on
the shoulders. Dandruff is very
embarrassing, and affects up to
40% of people over the age of 30.
Causes:
Allergies
Most of the chemicals used
in hair products tend to be
slightly aggressive on the
scalp’s natural process
therefore in certain
individuals who are
hypersensitive, they develop
dandruff.
Skin conditions
Skin conditions such as
psoriasis, seborrhoeic
dermatitis, or eczema
Age
Dandruff begins at as young
as 10 years old and continues
into middle age. This
problem can be life-long.
Being male
Researchers think that
dandruff is more prevalent in
men due to male hormones.
HAIR TIPS
•
First, shampoo with a
shampoo containing zinc
pyrithione. This kills the
fungus.
•
Follow this shampoo with
one that has salicylic acid,
which "scrubs" off the
flakes.
These two in combination
should control your dandruff
problems, but if this doesn't
work, THEN consult a
dermatologist, who can
prescribe stronger medication.
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They have longer oil-producing
glands on their scalps, which
contribute dandruff.
Poor diet
If your diet lacks food high in
zinc or vitamin B, you may be
more likely to have dandruff.
Illnesses
Neurological diseases such as
Parkinson’s disease, stress,
compromised immune system,
heart attacks and strokes
Oily hair and scalp
Excessively oily skin and hair
makes you prone to dandruff.
Remedies for
dandruff
Can you believe that you can
relieve dandruff with stuff
found in your own kitchen or
medicine cabinet. Skip the
dandruff shampoo, here are six
homemade remedies for
dandruff.
Aspirin
Crush two aspirins to a fine
powder and adding it to the
normal amount of shampoo you
use each time you wash your
hair. Leave the mixture on your
scalp for 1-2 minutes, then rinse
well and wash again with plain
shampoo.