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Dandruff is a problem alot of people have, and today we are gonna look at the causes, and the cure for it.
First, there are two types of dandruff,
One is a DRY SCALP, one is a OILY SCALP.
You first have to know what kind of dandruff you have and that is super easy,
if your dandruff is yellowish and big, that means it is a oily scalp.
if your dandruff is white and small, that means it is a dry scalp.
Causes of oily dandruff:
a fungus called Malassezia triggers dandruff. This fungus normally lives on your scalp. If you have too much of it, though, it causes your skin cells to multiply more quickly than usual.
Certain factors can cause Malassezia to multiply, including:
Causes of dry dandruff:
You get dry scalp when your skin has too little moisture. The skin on your scalp becomes irritated and flakes off. If your scalp is dry, the skin on other parts of your body, such as your arms and legs, could be dry too.
Dry scalp can be caused by:
Cure for oily dandruff:
Most dandruff shampoos contain medication that kills the fungus on your scalp or removes flaky skin. Here are some examples:
My suggestion: using nizoral or head and shoulders, first head and shoulders for a month and if it still doesn’t work switch to nizoral.
Cure for dry dandruff:
if you have a dry scalp it means that it needs more oils, and a less harsh shampoo.
so you should be using a sulfate free shampoo, with less chemicals to not harshen your scalp with oil, for example Tea tree Oil sulfate free shampoo.
Also massaging your scalp after shampooing with a oil like Aloe Vera is very good and can even be used as a conditioner, Aloe Vera is very moisturizing, but u can also use different oils like olive oil or tea tree.
My experience with dandruff:
my scalp is super good and my hair in the summer, but when it becomes winter it becomes dry since its less moisturized, so i have to take care of it with oils, and a sulfate free shampoo, and a good moisturizing conditioner, which fixed my scalp.
First, there are two types of dandruff,
One is a DRY SCALP, one is a OILY SCALP.
You first have to know what kind of dandruff you have and that is super easy,
if your dandruff is yellowish and big, that means it is a oily scalp.
if your dandruff is white and small, that means it is a dry scalp.
Causes of oily dandruff:
a fungus called Malassezia triggers dandruff. This fungus normally lives on your scalp. If you have too much of it, though, it causes your skin cells to multiply more quickly than usual.
Certain factors can cause Malassezia to multiply, including:
- age
- hormones
- stress
- not using a harsher shampoo
Causes of dry dandruff:
You get dry scalp when your skin has too little moisture. The skin on your scalp becomes irritated and flakes off. If your scalp is dry, the skin on other parts of your body, such as your arms and legs, could be dry too.
Dry scalp can be caused by:
- cold, dry air
- contact dermatitis caused by a reaction to products you apply to your scalp, such as shampoo, styling gel, and hairspray
- older age
- You get dry scalp when your skin has too little moisture. The skin on your scalp becomes irritated and flakes off. If your scalp is dry, the skin on other parts of your body, such as your arms and legs, could be dry too.
Cure for oily dandruff:
Most dandruff shampoos contain medication that kills the fungus on your scalp or removes flaky skin. Here are some examples:
- Pyrithione zinc (Head and Shoulders, Jason Dandruff Relief 2 in 1) is an antifungal drug. It kills the fungus on your scalp that causes flaking. Pyrithione zinc shampoos are gentle enough to use every day.
- Selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) lowers the amount of fungus and prevents too many skin cells from dying off. If you have blond or gray hair or dye your hair, ask a healthcare professional before using shampoo containing selenium sulfide. It can change your hair color.
- Ketoconazole (Nizoral) kills the fungus that causes dandruff. You can buy it in either over-the-counter or prescription strength.
- Salicylic acid (Neutrogena T/Sal) removes extra scales from your scalp before it can flake. Salicylic acid can dry out your skin and cause more flaking.
- Coal tar (Neutrogena T/Gel) slows the growth and shedding of skin cells on your scalp. Tar-based shampoos can also change your hair color if you have blond or gray hair.
My suggestion: using nizoral or head and shoulders, first head and shoulders for a month and if it still doesn’t work switch to nizoral.
Cure for dry dandruff:
if you have a dry scalp it means that it needs more oils, and a less harsh shampoo.
so you should be using a sulfate free shampoo, with less chemicals to not harshen your scalp with oil, for example Tea tree Oil sulfate free shampoo.
Also massaging your scalp after shampooing with a oil like Aloe Vera is very good and can even be used as a conditioner, Aloe Vera is very moisturizing, but u can also use different oils like olive oil or tea tree.
My experience with dandruff:
my scalp is super good and my hair in the summer, but when it becomes winter it becomes dry since its less moisturized, so i have to take care of it with oils, and a sulfate free shampoo, and a good moisturizing conditioner, which fixed my scalp.