Causes and treatment of dandruff

Statistics say that every fifth person on the planet is familiar with the problem of dandruff by experience. Peeling skin on the head, the formation of whitish scales can be caused by a number of factors. Treatment of dandruff is necessary. The earlier this problem is treated with a specialist, the faster and easier the treatment process will be.

Why does dandruff appear?

Before inquiring how the dandruff is treated, it is worthwhile to consider all possible causes of dandruff. Quite often, skin peeling is the result of a fungal infection. But this is far from all possible options.

It is believed that dandruff is a consequence of excessive dryness of the skin. In some cases, this is really true. Dry skin quickly begins to peel off - white pieces of the epidermis literally crumble from the hair.

But quite often dandruff appears and with excessive fatness of the skin, when the sebaceous glands produce too much secret. In such cases dandruff is similar to yellowish flakes, impregnated with skin fat.

In addition, the appearance of dandruff can lead to other factors:

• Improper hair care or lack of it;
• Use of unsuitable shampoos;
• Supercooling;
• Long stay in direct sunlight without a headdress;
• Deficiency of vitamins of group B and A;
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Constant stress and nervous overexertion.

The causes of skin peeling may be varied. And before you start treating dandruff, you need to find out the exact cause of dandruff. First you need to eliminate the root cause and only then return health to the skin.

The main symptoms of the disease

It is worth noting that this problem can occur with varying intensity. Some notice dry skin and peeling only after a close examination of the scalp. Others are constantly suffering from the appearance of white scales. In the most severe cases, the doctor can 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 it is necessary to address to the dermatologist or trihologu.

Treatment of dandruff

For a start, the doctor should carefully examine the skin, collect anamnesis and establish the cause of dandruff. Only after this treatment can be prescribed. If the problem is of infectious origin, the specialist will prescribe the use of antifungal drugs.

In addition, you need to choose the right special medicine shampoo. Means containing klimbazol, selenium disulfate, ketoconazole excellently cleanse the skin and destroy the infection. Shampoos and masks, developed on the basis of tar and ichthyol, normalize the cellular cycle of skin tissues, and salicylic acid accelerates the detachment of the dead epidermis. In any case, when choosing a shampoo should be guided by a variety of dandruff, the type of skin, the severity of the disease.

How to get rid of dandruff at home?

Of course, traditional medicine offers a lot of various recipes that will help get rid of this unpleasant problem. Some people recommend using aspirin as a medicine. Two tablets of the drug should be crushed thoroughly and added to the shampoo. Apply the mixture on hair and rinse after two minutes with warm water.

Vegetable oils are also considered useful. For example, you can rub castor or coconut oil into the scalp twice a week.

The mask of dandruff will also help. To make it, you need to mix equal amounts of juice of garlic and burdock oil (sold in pharmacies). Blend the mixture into the scalp and leave for two hours. Perhaps, first, the garlic will be burned - this is normal. After thoroughly wash the hair. The procedure should be repeated once a week for the next three months.

Whatever it was, and treatment of dandruff all the same it is better to provide a specialist. After all, the causes of the disease can be much more serious.