Think Beauty:Dandruff
Dandruff often appears worrying and embarrassing to most of us which result in social or self-esteem problems. This condition can be mild to serious which eventually leads to skin inflammation which is known as seborrhoeic dermatitis. Dandruff is a scalp condition associated with skin flakes and itching. The exact cause is unknown but various factors may increase the risk. However, it is not contagious or serious matter as many believe.
- oily skin, a fungus called Malassezia feeds on the oil to grow
- poor shampooing techniques
- susceptible to individual and allergic sensitivity
- seasonal changes
- hormonal fluctuations
Are shampoo causing me to have such a problem?
Not exactly, it is just you have to shampoo properly and often wash the oil away. Some people have oil-prone skin whereas some use hair oil to nurture hair growth.
More often shampooing means shall I wash my hair daily?
Every alternate day should benefit however dermatologists reported that washing hair daily may strip off the oil completely and causes irritation.
Does dandruff go away completely?
No definite prognosis over this condition despite being non-harmful or serious issues.
Are dandruff is a common beauty problem and who affected most?
One out of five people reported having dandruff and male being on the higher side compared to female due to little concern on the look, sweats a lot and does not seek help immediately. Apart from that, bedridden patients have equal risks too due to the fact that helpers unable to clean their hair properly.
Does water's temperature matter in this condition?
Yes, it does where high-temperature strips of the valuable oil in hair and result in dryness and dandruff.
Water only washing work best for curly, thick and coarse textures hair that tends to dry out with the use of shampoo.
So hair oil is bad will breed dandruff?
No, the right amount and appropriate hair oil offer benefits rather than harm. Such as listed below:
-Combo of coconut, eucalyptus, lemon oil, sunflower and almond oil nourishes the scalp and fights dandruff.
-Combo of mustard, sesame and tea tree oil.
-Combo of argan oil and apricot oil
Does dandruff cause infection?
Yes, the itching due to dandruff causes the skin to break for instance in seborrheic dermatitis where the skin became sore and red leading to a scalp infection.
Is that true that sun heals dandruff?
Not excessive but mild and short exposure to sun suppresses fungus and help to combat dandruff.
Ensure it is an anti-dandruff conditioner too or else shampoo alone should be sufficient.
Why did brushing help in dandruff?
It loosens the dead skin cells and dirt , also promotes circulation.
What shampoo best for dandruff?
The choices are exponential in the market but you may consult a doctor or pharmacist that suit your preference and cost. Try them for 4-6 weeks and proactively change with a different active ingredients if the current shampoo not showing expected results.
- soak hair with pure aloe vera gel for about 30minutes before wash off
- apply coconut oil and let it sit for a few hours or overnight before washing it
- rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar
- mix egg white with 2tablespoons of olive oil and apply them for 30minutes before washing
- consume curry leaves in food or eat raw mashes curry leaves regularly to nourish hair growth and combat dandruff
Beauty occupies everything but not everyone notices!
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