What Causes Dandruff?
The problem of dandruff is not new, but its cause has long remained an enigma for most people. While you
think that your scalp suffers excessive dryness and start oiling your hair regularly, you may find the problem
more aggravated.
Surely, you will feel exasperated and upset. Thanks to modern research, now you know the cause.
Dandruff is not caused by any foreign element, but two microorganisms found on every human scalp.
Some researchers feel the waste product produced by these microorganisms further irritates the skin of a
person with increased dandruff and causes premature flaking.
This breakthrough can add a new dimension to the treatment process.
Scientists feel that killing the fungus with chemicals may render a desired result. While, over the past few
years, fungus Malassezia was linked with the problem of dandruff, the correlation is not yet established
accurately. This “lipophilic” fungus feeds on oils secreted by hair follicles and produces waste products that
cause skin irritation. Now, when the cause is revealed, it is easy to devise a means to treat it effectively.
Another microorganism that increases dandruff is Pityrosporum Ovale. It forces the premature dead skin
formed on the inner skin layers to move towards the outer epidermis. Usually, it takes around a month to
form new skin cells but the fungus quickens the process. Thus, the damp premature skin accumulates on
the surface and thickens, causing irritation and itchiness. When you scratch the affected area, the debris
automatically falls. When you know that your oily scalp is a rich ground for dandruff causing fungi, you can
shampoo your scalp more often to minimize its growth. People with oily skin and hair are more
susceptible to the problem of dandruff than the one with normal skin type.
Situations that make you more prone to excessive dandruff range from physical to psychological and
internal. When you eat, you hardly think it may affect your scalp. It is noticed that people who drink
alcohol excessively are more prone to suffer from dandruff. Further, those enjoying lots of spicy,
sugary or salty food are also susceptible to it.
Sugar intake requires B vitamins for metabolism. This makes the body deficient in B vitamins and acts as a
fertile ground for dandruff growth. Even diabetics run the risk of excessive dandruff. The high-level of
sugar in diabetics dehydrates the tissue and makes their skin dry, which can also cause flaky skin.
The common trend of a low fat diet may also trigger dandruff growth. Low fat diets may lack essential
fats like omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, a condition ripe for dandruff. You have to think about
what you eat if you wish to protect your scalp from dandruff.
Psychological stress is also a cause of dandruff. Another cause is seasonal change. Cold dry winters
aggravate the problem further. Excessive sweating, food allergies, and hormonal changes are other factors.
The problem of dandruff usually starts after puberty, so hormones may also be involved in its excessive
production. Parkinson’s disease and suppressed immune system can also cause it.
The situation worsens when your head is exposed to harsh chemical based shampoos, UV light, and strong
hair dyes. These things add up to the growth of microorganisms and cause an unhealthy scalp. An
unhealthy scalp cannot support good hair growth and thus may trigger hair to fall out as well.
A close look at the dandruff flakes would reveal its exact nature. While dandruff caused by seborrhea
dermatitis has greasy and yellow flakes, large silvery scales may result from psoriasis. If you go on
scratching the scalp, it may cause breaks in the skin causing other bacteria like strep and staph to prosper.
Habits like using tightly fitting scarves or hats and frequent use of gels and hairsprays may also add to your
distress.
The Malassezia yeast is usually found on oily skin, so it is difficult to say what triggers the growth. While
some suggest the presence of flaky skin provides a suitable condition for multiplication, others feel that the
yeast causes production of flaky skin.
Since the latter seems a more probable factor, checking the growth of yeast on the skin will likely improve
the condition. Shampooing the scalp regularly seems the most effective way to tame the fungal
growth. Not every shampoo can combat the growth of the yeast. A shampoo containing salicylic acid or
coal tar is helpful in deterring the dandruff as tar slows down production of skin cells and salicylic acid aids
in removing the dead cells. Shampoos containing selenium sulfide or Pyrithione zinc also help in controlling
the fungus responsible for dandruff. A clean scalp ensures less fungal growth. You should shampoo daily.
When you massage the scalp while shampooing, the dead skin is automatically removed. You should
follow the instructions carefully concerning use. If you overuse the oil removing chemicals, your scalp may
become too dry. That is also not advisable. Maintain a balance to treat the problem and take care of
your hair as well. You cannot afford to remove the dandruff and put your hair at stake. If you find the use
of chemicals risky for your hair, you may try other alternative methods.
Dandruff can be also brought under control using herbs and supplements. Use of vitamin B6, vitamin
B complex, zinc lozenges, salmon oil, kelp tablets, primrose oil etc. can render an effective cure of
dandruff.
It is best to consult a physician before you take any of these supplements.
If you think that any of these alternatives will work wonders immediately, you should know that it takes
time to find what will work for you. While any remedy takes time for the effects to show, you have to
persist with the treatment. These are no magic solutions and it takes time to bring the desired result. Be
patient and try different things. It's worth it!
You'll learn more remedies as we progress with giving you more knowledge.
Knowledge is power, if you apply the knowledge that you obtain.
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