Nobody likes talking about dandruff because they think it’s embarrassing. However, dandruff is nothing to be ashamed of. Basically, it’s a skin condition that affects the scalp on your head, which results in dry, flaky patches. The good news is that you can easily treat dandruff yourself without spending a lot of money.
It is a very common skin condition that results in flaking of the skin on the scalp and, sometimes, mild itchiness [1]. Unfortunately, it can cause self-esteem problems because there’s a stigma associated with this condition. However, it’s important to realize that one in five people get this condition, so it’s very common [2].
Dandruff can range in severity, and some people experience more symptoms than others. Seborrhoeic dermatitis, an infection of the skin, is a more severe form of it, but this is much rarer [3].
What Causes Dandruff?
Some people think it’s caused by over-washing your hair, but there’s no evidence to suggest this. The truth is, nobody really knows what causes it. There is a theory, however:
A fungus called Malassezia, which usually lives on the scalp of most adults without causing problems, is the culprit [4]. The immune system overacts to this fungus and causes dandruff.
There is research to suggest that it gets worse when someone is sick or stressed out. Moreover, cold winters can cause it or make the condition worse [4].
How Can You Treat Dandruff?
The only way to get rid of the condition is to use a special shampoo. You probably can’t use your regular shampoo because it doesn’t contain the right ingredients.
The best anti-dandruff shampoos contain several or all of the following ingredients [5]:
Selenium sulfide
Coal tar
Ketoconazole
Salicylic acid
It can take a while to treat, so you might need to use your shampoo for a month (or longer) to see results [1]. If a particular shampoo doesn’t work, you might need to find another one that targets the problem.
Takeaway
This condition can cause many people social anxiety and wreck their confidence. However, it is important to know that this common skin condition can be treated easily with the right shampoo.
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Sources:
[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dandruff/symptoms-causes/syc-20353850?page=0&citems=10
[2] https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/new-york-state/healthy-living/2015/02/21/1-of-every-5-people-suffers-from-dandruff-men-more-so-than-others
[3] https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/types-of-eczema/seborrheic-dermatitis/
[4] https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-dandruff-basics
[5] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dandruff/
