Information About Dandruff
We Have to Know about the Dandruff
- Excessive shedding of the skin on the scalp
- These flakes pose no health risk but can be itchy and cause embarrassment
- It cannot be cured but it can be controlled
Could be dangerous, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions
- If effecting all over the head and there is excess hair fall?
Causes of Dandruff
- Excessive shedding of the skin of the scalp
Do’s and Don’ts-Dandruff
- Don’t use the contaminated comb
Signs & Symptoms of Dandruff
- A scaly scalp without inflammation or loss of hair
Medical advice for Dandruff
- If home treatment does not improve the condition
- If scaling is greasy and yellow
- If the dandruff is localized in a few patches and is very itchy, this may indicate a fungal infection, dermatitis or psoriasis
Risk factors of Dandruff
- More men than women have
- Oily hair and scalp
- A disease like Parkinson’s disease
Treatment for Dandruff
- Herbal remedies may relieve the itching and dryness
- The tar-based product is usually needed to subdue the greasy scales
- In stubborn cases, a doctor may prescribe steroid lotion or cream.
- Coal tar or salicylic acid lotion – loosen thick scaling
Self-care for Dandruff
- Careful shampooing using over-the-counter anti-dandruff products
- Massaging the scalp vigorously as you shampoo
- Thorough rinsing
- Don’t blow dry the hair
