Wednesday 17 October 2018

What Do I Need To Know About Dandruff?

Dandruff is a condition in which the scalp turns dry and greasy, creating dead skin that falls on the hair and the shoulders. The reason for dandruff can be many, including dry skin, sensitivity to certain products, seborrheic dermatitis and eczema. But more often than not, it is caused by the overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus called Malassezia.

How to know if I have dandruff and how to treat it?

Dandruff can be easily diagnosed with itchy, dry or scaly scalp. The skin may turn red and it can be visible between the hair.
Even though it is a chronic condition, dandruff can still be controlled with regular treatment. For instance, you can get specialized dandruff treatment in Kenya, which will allow you to reduce the flakes, get rid of the oiliness on the scalp, prevent dead skin from building up and so on and so forth. It is true that even anti-dandruff shampoos can help. But it depends on the specific shampoo and how your hair gets used to it.

What are some of the common beliefs about dandruff?

  • Dandruff is affected by the weather – Weather has nothing to do with dandruff, although it can be bad in certain seasons that make the skin extra dry or extra oily.
  • Dandruff is contagious – Dandruff is not contagious i.e., it never spreads from one person to another. If you have dandruff and you come in contact with another person, it will never spread to him. Even if they use your comb or a brush, they will not be affected with it.
  • Dandruff leads to hair fall – Dandruff does not lead to hair fall per se. However, dandruff may lead to an itchy scalp and when you itch it, the hair may become loose and start falling.
  • Dandruff gets worse by wearing a hat – This is another baseless fact because dandruff is never affected by what you wear on the head.
  • Dandruff is a result of poor hygiene – Come what may dandruff is never the result of poor hygiene. It is simple a medical condition and not something that stems from personal habits.

These are some of the things that you need to know about dandruff. For similar write-ups, keep returning to this space as we will be back with more!!

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