Statistics say that every fifth person on the planet is familiar with the problem of dandruff from their own experience. Peeling of the skin on the head, the formation of whitish scales can be caused by a number of factors. Dandruff treatment is essential. The sooner you turn to a specialist with this problem, the faster and easier the process of therapy will be.
Why does dandruff appear?
Before you wonder how dandruff is treated, it is worth considering all the possible causes of its occurrence. Quite often, flaky skin is the result of a fungal infection. But these are not all possible options.
It is believed that dandruff is a consequence of excessive dryness of the skin. In some cases, this is indeed true. Dry skin quickly begins to peel off - white pieces of the epidermis literally crumble from the hair.
But quite often dandruff also appears with excessive oily skin, when the sebaceous glands produce too much secretion. In such cases, dandruff looks like yellowish flakes soaked in sebum.
In addition, other factors can lead to dandruff:
- improper or lack of hair care;
- Using the wrong shampoo;
- hypothermia;
- long exposure to direct sunlight without a hat;
- vitamin B and A deficiency;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- constant stress and nervous tension.
Causes of skin peeling can be varied. And before you start treating dandruff, you need to find out the exact cause of its appearance. First you need to eliminate the root cause and only then restore the he alth of the skin.
Main symptoms of the disease
It is worth noting that a similar problem can manifest itself with different intensity. Some notice dry skin and peeling only after a careful examination of the scalp. Others constantly suffer from the appearance of white scales. In the most severe cases, a doctor may diagnose seborrheic dermatitis.
In addition to the formation of scales, people tend to complain of dry skin and constant itching. In any case, with similar symptoms, you should consult a dermatologist or trichologist.
Dandruff treatment
First, the doctor must carefully examine the skin, collect an anamnesis and establish the cause of dandruff. Only then can treatment be prescribed. If the problem is of an infectious origin, then the specialist will prescribe the use of antifungal drugs.
In addition, you need to choose the right special medicinal shampoo. Products containing climbazole, selenium disulfate, ketoconazole perfectly cleanse the skin and destroy the infection. Shampoos and masks based on tar and ichthyol normalize the cell cycle of skin tissues, and salicylic acid accelerates the exfoliation of dead epidermis. In any case, when choosing a shampoo, you should be guided by the type of dandruff, skin type, and the severity of the disease.
How to get rid of dandruff at home?
Of course, traditional medicine offers a wide variety of recipes that will help get rid of this unpleasant problem. Some people recommend using aspirin as a remedy. Two tablets of the drug must be carefully crushed and added to the shampoo. Apply the mixture to your hair and rinse with warm water after two minutes.
Vegetable oils are also considered he althy. For example, you can rub castor oil or coconut oil on your scalp twice a week.
An anti-dandruff mask will also help. To prepare it, you need to mix equal amounts of garlic juice and burdock oil (sold in pharmacies). Rub the mixture into the scalp and leave for two hours. It may be that the garlic will burn at first - this is normal. Rinse your hair thoroughly afterwards. The procedure should be repeated once a week for the next three months.
Be that as it may, it is better to leave the treatment of dandruff to a specialist. After all, the causes of the disease can be much more serious.
