Monday, July 27, 2009

What is Dandruff ?

Dandruff is also known as Pityriasis capitis excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp.


Symptoms:

Itchiness and excessive flaking of the scalp


Causes:

1. Too much oiliness of the skin/scalp/Dry scalp
2. Not enough hair brushing
3. Reaction to hair/skin care products
4. micro-organism called pityrosporum-ovle
5. Poor Hygiene
6. Stress

Treatment:
1. use a moisturizing shampoo/anti dandruff shampoo
2. Relax and chill out
3. Try shampoos containing sulfur, selenium sulfide, or pyrithione zinc, as well as products containing coal tar and salicylic acid
4. Shampoo in daily basis and gentle massage of scalp
5. Exercising in plenty of sunlight and open air
6. Proper and balanced diet

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