Even the most thoughtful image can ruin the “frost” on the shoulders - dandruff. Dozens of commercials promise to rid us of it forever ... But where does dandruff come from? What it is? These and many other questions will be answered by our article.
Speaking scientifically, dandruff is the effects of skin inflammation as a result of increased secretion of sebum. Well, in fact, in the usual language, dandruff is peeling skin in the form of white flakes.
If the head itches, and dandruff appears, then this is not always a sign of just a cosmetic problem, often these are symptoms of diseases such as psoriasis and seborrhea. In this case, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
Under normal conditions, the scalp is updated every month, while keratinized scales are almost invisible. When this process is sharply accelerated for any reason, large flakes of skin cells are formed - dandruff on the head. It is of three types: dry, oily and mixed. Treatment is prescribed by a dermatologist in accordance with the type set.
Stress, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the endocrine system, unhealthy diet, vitamin B deficiency, circulatory disorders, genetic predisposition, frequent shampooing and constant use of hair dryers are factors that cause dandruff and itchy scalp .
However, even before you visit a doctor, you yourself can take steps to combat this ailment:
- stop eating fatty, spicy and sweet;
- do not neglect physical activity;
- do not use hot water to wash your hair;
- exclude drying with a hairdryer or set it to gentle mode, if necessary;
- blow dry your hair at least 30 cm from the hair.
Sometimes following these simple rules can save you from having to see a doctor - dandruff on your head will go away by itself!
There are other treatments for this disease. This is the use of special shampoos and folk remedies.
Medical shampoos differ in the mechanism of action on:
- Removing excess sebum and reducing its production. They contain tar or tar - a product of the processing of coal.
- Antifungal. The composition contains ketoconazole or nizoral.
- Exfoliating, containing sulfur, salts of selenium and zinc.
- Blood circulation enhancing scalp is a new development, which includes sodium ichthyol and mineraloprotein supplements.
Only a specialist can pick up such a shampoo. The course of treatment will last from one to several months.
Traditional medicine also did not ignore such a problem as dandruff on the head. Here are some tips from our grandmothers to help fight healthy hair:
- Rub calendula tincture twice a week into the scalp, cover with a towel for half an hour, and then rinse your hair with warm water.
- Useful half-hour masks from yogurt or kefir. Then rinse your head with a liter of warm water with a diluted tablespoon of dry mustard.
- A mixture of one part burdock or castor oil and ten - alcohol tincture of calendula. Rub it twice into the scalp daily.
- Onion juice with vodka also effectively helps - rub this mixture half an hour before washing your hair in the hair roots.
Be beautiful! Properly care for your hair, because any problem is easier to prevent than to treat.