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Dandruff

Dandruff ( Seborrhea) is not just skin dryness. Actually, the word "seborrhea" means "too much oil." Seborrhea is also known as seborrheic dermatitis or common dandruff. Dandruff is the most common condition affecting the scalp. The skin cells on the scalp are constantly renewing and the old cells get pushed to the surface by the new ones. If you have dandruff, the process of skin renewal (or skin turnover) speeds up to twice the normal rate, so a greater number of dead cells are shed. The scalp becomes scaly and the skin cells shed and collect in clumps. They are noticeable when brushing the hair and can gather on the shoulders. Dandruff mostly occurs after puberty, usually between the ages of 20 and 30, and affects males more than female.Seborrhea can present as a variety of conditions such as dandruff, thick scales on the scalp, redness on the face or in the armpits, or raw, red patches below the breasts. Although some of these conditions may feel "dry," moisturizing only makes them redder. Seborrhea (dandruff) is a skin disorder that results from neither too little moisture nor too much oil. It is a form of skin inflammation (dermatitis) which has no known cause. This condition can appear at any time from infancy to old age, and can come and go more or less at random.

Cause of Dandruff

Common causes of Dandruff

• Hormonal imbalance.
• Poor health.
• Poor hygiene.
• Allergic hypersensitive.
• Lack of rest.
• Emotional stress.
• Excessive consumption of sugar, fat, starch.
• Improper nutrition.
• Heredity predisposition.
• excessive use of hair sprays and gels
• improper use of hair-coloring products.
• Cold weather.
• Dry indoor heating
• Stress and Anxiety.
• Infrequent shampooing of the hair

Symptoms of Dandruff

Common Symptoms of Dandruff

• Dry skin.
• Seborrheic dermatitis.
• Psoriasis.
• Contact Dermatitis.
• Cradle cap.
• The scales from the fall.

Treatment of Dandruff

Common Treatment of Dandruff

• Head & Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo containing active ingredient Zinc pyrithione.
• Nizoral Shampoo anti-fungal/anti-dandruff shampoo containing active ingredient Ketoconazole .
• Selsun Blue anti-dandruff shampoo containing active ingredient Selenium sulfide .
• The antifungal properties of tea tree oil have been reported as useful in the treatment of dandruff.
• Tar containing shampoos (Neutrogena T/Gel) are also used for treatment of dandruff.

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