Tips On Dandruff Control
Author: Kim Erickson

Dandruff constitutes a familiar affliction and one that will
impact nearly all of us at some point in our lives. It is an
itchy, bothersome and relentless skin condition of the scalp and
is often hard to hide especially in severe cases. Dandruff is
induced by the overproduction of a naturally occurring fungus
called Pityrosporum Ovale, which can be activated by a hormonal
imbalance or instability, an overly oily scalp or a dietary
insufficiency.

While we all slough off dead skin cells from every surface of
our body, dandruff sufferers have a broader cell turnover rate
than most. In persons who suffer from dandruff there is a
propensity for these cells to bunch together creating flakes
which are frequently very visible. Dandruff can cause either an
excessively dry scalp with itchy white flakes that may be
waxlike or greasy or dandruff can manifest as an oily greasy
scalp with scales. In a few cases, nevertheless, what seems to
be dandruff is merely the innate peeling off that is a result of
a dry scalp.

Most instances of dandruff are successfully addressed with an
nonprescription anti-dandruff shampoo, with active components
which can include: Zinc Pyrithione, Climbazole, Octopirox and
Ketoconazole. If nonprescription shampoo does not solve your
dandruff problems, see your physician. They will be able
prescribe a more concentrated product. If you experience a
severe case of dandruff it is crucial to try and fix the
situation as dandruff can cause your hair roots to become
fragile which can in some instances contribute to hair loss.
Ultimately dandruff keeps air from flowing to your hair roots.

Some products are designed for daily use or every time you wash
your hair, although others merely necessitate episodic use. It
is important that you read the label and follow the instructions
carefully. In addition, some experts advocate alternating
between an anti-dandruff shampoo and your regular shampoo from
day to day. It might also be helpful to massage your scalp while
shampooing to loosen up the dandruff flakes, however be sure not
to scratch your scalp.

It is important to note that using a hair dryer too frequently,
over processing (perms and coloring) your hair and excess use of
hairsprays and gels may exacerbate your dandruff. Try and grant
your scalp a rest and only do what is essential until you get
your dandruff in check.

If you are seeking a more natural cure, some folks claim taking
two beaten eggs and two tablespoons of water and applying the
substance to wet hair can help alleviate dandruff. You let the
substance stay on your hair between ten and fifteen minutes
after you have massaged it into your scalp and then just rinse
it out of your hair.

It has also been suggested that placing three drops of tea tree
oil in a modest amount of shampoo or a couple drops of rosemary
essential oil to your conditioner can help cure dandruff.

Although dandruff can sometimes cause embarrassment it is an
extremely common problem which we will all face at some point in
our lives. There is vast variety of dandruff shampoos and
products on the market today due to the increased demand so it
is no longer necessary for anyone to have to go untreated.


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