HAIR AND BEAUTY: GETTING RID OF DANDRUFF

October 4, 2016

Let’s talk about Dandruff; a common hair condition that affects many women and men.

Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the hair scalp. It rarely occurs before puberty, but peaks in the teenage and early twenties, and then reduces later with age.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF DANDRUFF;

• Itchy scalp

• Flakiness

• Greasy patches of skin on the scalp.

CAUSES OF DANDRUFF

• Dry Skin (the most common cause).

• Seborrhoeic Dermatitis : (irritated oily skin)

• Skin Conditions like- psoriasis, eczema

• Yeast -like fungus thrives mostly during cold seasons gets better during the warmer months

• Over usage of shampoo

• Sensitivity to hair care products (especially foreign hair substance)

TREATMENT

Thank goodness there is a cure. Shampoos use a combination of special ingredients to control dandruff.Some of those ingredients are:

ZINC PRYITHIONE -slows down the production of yeast

SELENIUM SULPHIDE- reduces the production of natural oils your scalp gland produces

COAL TAR- has a natural anti-fungal agent. If hair is dyed or treated remember that long term coal tar usage can stain the hair.

KETOCONAZOLE- a very effective anti-fungal shampoo (most people are pleased with the results). Experts say that the ingredient can be used with young and elderly people.

SALICYLIC ACIDS-help your scalp get rid of dead cells (not recommended for dry scalp).

TEA TREE OIL-serves as an anti-fungal,antibacterial and an antiseptic.

Ideally, select a shampoo that has one of the above ingredients and wash your hair with it every day until your dandruff is under control. When that happens, use the shampoo less frequently.

Make sure to leave the shampoo on your scalp for at least 5 minutes before you rinse off. If you still have dandruff after treating for several weeks, you should consider seeing a dermatologist.

HAIR TIPS FROM: Obakemi Beauty