Dandruff also known as seborrheic dermatitis is a scalp disorder and common menace among people, especially men. It is, simply, the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. Dandruff isn't serious or contagious. Usually, it is noticed when you find scales of skin in your dress, bed sheet or on the top of your desk. Often dandruff is accompanied by itching which makes it more troublesome. In some cases, it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat.
Causes of Dandruff
The major causes of dandruff are as follows:
Dry skin: Spending your time in overheated rooms during cold winters can lead to dandruff. In this case, the flakes would not be oily.
Lack of enough hair brushing: Hair brushing would remove dead cells from the scalp. In the absence of proper combing, dead cells are shed off automatically causing dandruff.
Seborrheic dermatitis or oily skin: Often people with an irritated and oily skin would develop dandruff. This skin condition can occur to any part of your skin from your eyebrows to your nose to your groin to armpits. If this condition is present, skin would appear greasy with white or yellow scales over the skin.
Malassezia or fungus: almost all the people have fungus on their scalp. But, for some people, the scalp becomes itching and irritating because of this fungal cover. This leads to dandruff.
Skin conditions: Some skin conditions like eczema can cause dandruff.
Parkinsons Disease: This medical condition has been proved to cause dandruff in certain patients.
Reactions to some skin care products, especially, hair care products can also cause dandruff. Frequent intake of cold water can lead to dandruff.
Treatment for Dandruff
When the cause of dandruff is any other skin disorder or Parkinsons Disease, the causative disease will have to be medically treated. Ayurveda not only boasts of effective cures but also adds to the health and well being of hair and the scalp. Hirodhara and use of ayurveda oils like Bhringaraja oil can be all the more effective against dandruff and at the same time provides freshness and strength to the hair. if that too don't work effectively then talk to your doctor or dermatologist. You may need a prescription-strength shampoo or any other remedies.
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