The condition of a person's hair plays a huge role in shaping his appearance. But, unfortunately, our curls do not always look attractive and perfect. Sometimes the cause is dandruff. Its medical name is seborrhea.
However, dandruff is not only a cosmetic problem. Its appearance can be caused by a number of reasons, which makes it necessary to obtain professional advice from a dermatologist or trichologist. If timely treatment is not carried out, then gradually white flakes will turn into a dense crust. It will block the access of oxygen to the skin located in the scalp. This will lead to poor nutrition of the follicles. The result of this process will be hair loss.
Development of pathology
Sometimes people say that they wash their hair quite often, sometimes more than three times a week, but the hair becomes greasy, ugly and dull very quickly. What is the reason for such a phenomenon? And this happens because of the sebaceous glands located on the head. They begin to produce a secret in excess, which is why the hair looks dirty andunkempt. In addition, such hair instantly attracts dust particles, and oily dandruff also begins to appear in them.
Adolescents mostly suffer from this problem. This is due to changes in the hormonal background, as well as with the individual characteristics of their body. For example, if a child’s hair type from birth could be classified as oily, then the skin on his head is automatically at risk. With excessive production of sebaceous secretion, a person simply does not have time to get rid of it in time. At the same time, the scalp begins to peel off. Dead cells of the epidermis appear on it. They mix with subcutaneous fat, which leads to oily dandruff.
Such a problem can be not only congenital, but also acquired. A malfunction in the functioning of the sebaceous glands can occur at any time when exposed to some provoking factors. Among them:
- Neglect of personal hygiene. Anyone who often uses foam, mousses or hair sprays has to wash their hair every three or even two days. It should be borne in mind that this is harmful to curls. With frequent washing, they quickly become greasy near the roots. This leads to the loss of their natural strength and brilliance. The formation of oily dandruff also contributes to the careless rinsing of balm or shampoo from the hair.
- Digestive problems or malnutrition. For these reasons, oily dandruff can also occur. It should be noted that special treatment of pathology in this case is not required. Enoughchange your diet by increasing the amount of foods in it that include vitamins B and A. There are a lot of these elements in eggs and tomatoes, legumes and liver, rice and spinach, celery and greens. Be sure to exclude fatty meat from the menu.
- Daily stress and overwork. They also play their negative role in the formation of white flakes.
- Heredity. In cases where one of the close relatives suffered from oily dandruff, the chances of getting this problem in a person are quite high.
- Incorrectly selected shampoo, and too much use of a hair dryer or other hair styling products.
The causes of oily dandruff are also:
- pathology of the kidneys and liver;
- climax period;
- pregnancy;
- endocrine diseases;
- mental disorders;
- avitaminosis;
- gynecological ailments;
- diabetes mellitus;
- diseases of an infectious nature that have become chronic;
- adverse weather conditions.
All of the above factors lead to a weakening of the body's immune defenses. And this, in turn, allows the development of the fungus Malassezia Furfur, leading to the formation of dandruff.
Symptoms of pathology
Detecting oily dandruff (photo can be seen below) will not be difficult.
This type of seborrhea is characterized by special features. Among them are the following:
- Moisturizing the affectedareas of the integument of the epidermis with the acquisition of a greasy sheen.
- Expansion of the pores of the skin (only a qualified specialist can detect this symptom on the scalp).
- Oily hair.
- Feeling of itching of the scalp in the hairline.
- Appearance of black dots on the epidermis.
- The occurrence of bald spots due to the loss of strands.
- Formation of whiteheads on the scalp.
Can a person himself detect these symptoms of oily dandruff? Reviews of doctors and patients say that most of these signs of pathology cannot be seen on their own. A person needs to periodically undergo a medical examination by a dermatologist or trichologist. However, it is important not only to confirm the fact of the presence of pathology. It is also necessary to identify the cause that provoked this problem. And for this you need to consult with:
- Andrologist (for men);
- gynecologist (women);
- endocrinologist;
- neurologist.
If necessary, you will need to consult a psychologist. However, it is only necessary to resort to it in cases where a person has had some changes in behavior.
Classification of pathology
Oily dandruff (pictured below) has two forms:
- thick;
- liquid.
These are different varieties of the same disease, differing in the density of sebum, which is produced by the sebaceous glands, as well as its chemical composition.
If oleic acid is present in the secret in significant quantities, then fat is liquefied. Thus, liquid seborrhea occurs. Its main features are:
- more pronounced shine in hair that appears damp;
- expanded pores of the skin of the head, more and more visible to the naked eye;
- very sticky scales of scaly epithelium.
For a thick type of oily seborrhea, the presence of a large amount of stearic acid in the composition of the sebaceous secretion is characteristic. This is the main difference between the two forms of the disease discussed above.
It is worth noting that fatty flakes can be seen not only on the scalp. In men, the mustache, beard and pubis are prone to this disease. The essence of the treatment of the disease will not depend on the location of the lesions.
Consequences of pathology
The appearance of white flakes and the loss of curls are not the worst complications that a person who closes his eyes to a problem can have. If untreated oily dandruff, the following unpleasant consequences are possible:
- The occurrence of boils.
- Inflammation of the follicles.
- Development of pyoderma.
- The manifestation of allergic rashes, which are called seborrhea.
- The occurrence of bald spots.
- Rash of youthful acne.
- Seborrheic eczema.
- Formation of painful pustules on the scalp and the formation of rosacea.
- The occurrence of senile wartsnear the scalp (in old age).
Treatment regimen
How to deal with oily dandruff? To do this, doctors use the following methods:
- elimination of pathologies that contribute to the weakening of the body;
- hormone therapy (in case of severe oily seborrhea);
- recommendations for taking antimycotic systemic drugs;
- prescribing vitamins C or E, B or A necessary for hair, as well as medicines for seborrhea, which contain sulfur and zinc;
- physiotherapy, including massage and mesotherapy, cryotherapy, ozone therapy, ultraviolet irradiation, herbal medicine.
Sick areas of the skin can be treated with sulfur powder, soda solution, mixture with ichthyol. How to treat oily dandruff? Doctors recommend treating the scalp with a 60% solution of sodium thiosulfate for a month. Effective remedies for oily dandruff are sulsemic paste or salicylic acid solution (2%). An alcohol solution from Naftalan oil is also recommended. During the course of drug treatment, the patient should be observed by a dermatologist.
How to treat oily dandruff? To quickly get rid of pathology, doctors recommend taking a responsible approach to revising your lifestyle. The patient is recommended to harden the body, walk more, exercise. In addition, you will need to change the skin and hair care products that the patient used before the discovery. Problems. After all, there is a possibility that they provoked an allergic reaction on the skin.
Shampoo selection
If there is a problem of oily dandruff, what should I do in this case? In order to eliminate greasiness for a short period, you can use dry shampoo. But what to do in the situation when dandruff has already become visible on the head, and hangs on it in whole pieces and flakes? Comprehensive treatment is indispensable here. And even with the suppression of the external manifestations of seborrhea, it will then return again and again.
Choosing the right oily dandruff shampoo is an essential element in the treatment of this skin condition. For washing your hair, it is best to select it with such characteristics that will provide a complex effect on hair and skin. The best shampoo for oily dandruff will be the one that will correct the resulting imbalance. If seborrhea is noted in a mild form, then such a remedy will provide sufficient treatment for the pathology. It will not only get rid of dandruff, but also stop baldness, preventing further development of the disease.
Manufacturers offer various shampoos for oily seborrhea. When choosing the most suitable remedy for yourself, you must:
- Pay attention to the type of skin and hair indicated by the manufacturer. The considered type of seborrhea is eliminated by shampoo for oily hair, which has drying properties.
- Healing shampoo for oily dandruff is best purchased at pharmacies. This will guarantee the purchase of an effective product containing a complexelements with a comprehensive healing effect.
- Pre-read the reviews of the selected product from those people who have already used it. You should also check with the pharmacist that the shampoo is suitable for the person's hair type. It is advisable to first consult a dermatologist.
Sebopirox
All shampoos in pharmacies designed to get rid of oily dandruff are sold without a doctor's prescription. However, judging by the feedback from users, they must be used carefully, adhering to all the points of the instructions attached to them.
Among the many remedies for oily dandruff, Sebopirox shampoo is quite popular. Its effectiveness is confirmed by numerous user reviews. The main active ingredient here is octopirox. It is an antifungal agent that inhibits the growth and reproduction of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Additional components of the product are sodium chloride, citric acid, and medical tar. All of them contribute to the elimination of dandruff by controlling the functioning of the sebaceous glands and gently exfoliating the scales of the epidermis. In addition, additional components of the shampoo have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects.
Shampoo can be used by both adults and children after 2 years, as well as pregnant and lactating women. The remedy is contraindicated only in case of individual sensitivity to one of its components.
Mycozoral
This pharmacy product is also designed to eliminate oilyseborrhea. This shampoo is an analogue of Nizoral, which has a lower cost. The active ingredient in this remedy is ketoconazole. The concentration of this component is only 2%. However, this amount is enough to have a beneficial effect on the he alth of the hair. And this is confirmed by numerous user reviews.
Shampoo features fungicidal and mycostatic action. It destroys the membranes of fungal cells, which leads to the death of existing colonies, and also prevents the spread of new ones.
Contraindications to the use of the remedy are: pregnancy and lactation, as well as individual intolerance to the elements that make up its composition. The manufacturer warns about possible side effects. So, after applying the shampoo, dryness or increased oiliness of the hair, hair loss or inflammation, burning, itching or peeling of the skin may occur. In the event of any of these conditions, the use of shampoo should be discontinued, after consulting a doctor about further treatment.
Ducrae Squanorm
The active substance of this product is the antifungal component piroctone olamine. In addition to it, Ducre Squanorm oily dandruff shampoo contains additional components in its formulation, which are sabal palm extract and hyanidin glycolate. These substances do not allow the formation of skin scales and regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands. The formulation also contains bisabolol. It eliminates itching and inflammation in the affected areas of the skin.
Cosmetic products
In addition to therapeutic shampoos for oily dandruff, some non-medical products are also considered quite effective. Most of them have been confirmed by clinical trials. In addition, the reviews of numerous users prove the effectiveness of their use.
Kloarne shampoo is an example. It contains myrtle extract, which perfectly fights the fungus. The effect of this medicinal plant is enhanced by zinc pyrithione, which also activates exfoliation and dandruff removal. The formula found in the recipe for this shampoo has been designed to minimize the chance of an allergic reaction.
Medications
It is quite difficult to get rid of liquid or thick seborrhea. Sometimes a prerequisite for recovery will be the use of drugs that are prescribed by a specialist. It can be such means as "Bellaspon" and "Belloid". Hormone therapy and calcium preparations are also used.
When the first signs of oily dandruff are detected, the further development of the pathology should be immediately blocked. At the initial stage of the disease, the use of Bifon lotion is especially effective. They should treat the scalp at intervals of 2 or 3 times a week. No less useful tool is the Soderm ointment. With the same frequency, it is rubbed into the scalp. It is also suitable for daily use. The frequency of the procedure is selectedindividually, depending on the severity of the disease.
With the problem of oily dandruff, preparations-correctors of sebaceous production very successfully allow you to fight. These are sulfur-containing ointments that reduce the risk of inflammation.
Judging by the feedback from users and doctors, Arbum is quite effective. Its reception leads to the repayment of the process of inflammation of the glands and a decrease in the accumulation of fat in them. Contains zinc.
Therapeutic antifungal agents for topical use have also proven to be positive. One of them is the drug "Clotrimazole".
Folk methods
In order to eliminate oily seborrhea, it is necessary to normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, regularly removing excess secretions. But it is very important not to dry out the hair and scalp. In this case, any compress or oily dandruff mask based on vegetables, fruits or citrus fruits can be used. With this pathology, the use of vegetable oils and eggs is not recommended. Instead, vodka or an alcohol solution can be added to the mask or compress. Let's get acquainted with the most popular and proven recipes that receive a lot of positive feedback:
- Compress with vinegar and nettle. To prepare this remedy, you need to take one glass of decoction of the plant and pour one and a half tablespoons of vinegar (apple) into it. With the resulting product, it is necessary to lubricate the head, wrapping it after a piece of polyethylene and a towel. With such a compress should be like 2or 3 hours. After that, the hair is washed with clean water.
- Garlic. It is better to use this tool when you do not need to go out to people often. After all, as you know, this vegetable has a pungent smell, which not everyone likes. A gruel is prepared from several of its cloves, passing them through a press. The resulting product is rubbed into the head and put on a cap made of polyethylene. Wash off the mask after half an hour with shampoo. To eliminate the smell of garlic, it is recommended to rinse your hair with lemon water.
- Beetroot mask. This root crop is inexpensive and, moreover, is available throughout the year. However, blondes with a mask prepared from it should be careful. Beet juice is able to dye their hair, giving it a reddish tint. As for brunettes, they can safely rub into the head 2 or 3 times a week. The course of treatment should be 28 days.
Folk remedies for oily dandruff are a wide variety of natural dyes - basma, henna, tea leaves, as well as a decoction of walnut shells. It is recommended to use them for those who do not mind slightly changing the shade of their curls. In addition, it is recommended to rinse the hair with a freshly prepared decoction of herbs after washing them. For this, chamomile and St. John's wort, sage, tansy or thyme are suitable.
What else does traditional medicine recommend? A very effective procedure is to lubricate the scalp with onion juice. Apply this vegetable in the same way as garlic. Well, if you don’t want a pungent smell from your hair at all, then it is recommended twice a week.lubricate the scalp with aloe juice, which also regulates secretion.
Prevention
How to prevent the spread of the disease? To do this, preventive measures should be taken to help reduce even a genetically inherent predisposition to seborrhea. So, washing your hair should be done no more than 3 times a week, using detergents based on natural ingredients. They should contain substances such as zinc, salicylic acid or tar.
Carrot will help prevent the occurrence of seborrhea. This vegetable contains a large amount of vitamin A. So carrots must be present in the daily diet.
The scalp needs to breathe. That is why hats or wigs should not be worn indoors. Yes, and on the street they are needed only at negative temperatures or active sun. He althy sleep and exercise will help improve the condition of the curls.
Compliance with preventive measures along with a diet and an active lifestyle will greatly alleviate a person's condition in the event of oily seborrhea, as well as speed up recovery.
