Statistics show that every fifth person on the planet is familiar with the problem of dandruff. Peeling of the skin on the head, the formation of whitish scales can be caused by a number of factors. Dandruff treatment is necessary. The sooner you turn to a specialist with this problem, the faster and easier the therapy process will go.
Why does dandruff appear?
Before you become interested in how dandruff is treated, you should consider all the possible causes of its appearance. Quite often, peeling of the skin is the result of a fungal infection. But these are far from all possible options.
It is believed that dandruff is a consequence of excessive dryness of the skin. In some cases, this is truly 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 is similar to yellowish flakes soaked in sebum.
In addition, other factors can cause dandruff:
- improper hair care or lack thereof;
- the use of inappropriate shampoos;
- hypothermia;
- prolonged exposure to direct sunlight without a hat;
- deficiency of vitamins of groups B and A;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- constant stress and nervous strain.
The causes of peeling of the skin can be varied. And before starting treatment for dandruff, it is necessary to find out the exact cause of its appearance. First you need to eliminate the root cause and only then restore health to the skin.
The main symptoms of the disease
It is worth noting that a similar problem can manifest itself with different intensities. 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, the doctor may make a diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis.
In addition to the formation of scales, people, as a rule, complain of dry skin and constant itching. In any case, with such symptoms, you should contact a dermatologist or trichologist.
Dandruff Treatment
To begin with, the doctor should carefully examine the skin, collect an anamnesis and establish the cause of dandruff. Only then can treatment be prescribed. If the problem is of infectious origin, then the specialist will prescribe the use of antifungal drugs.
In addition, you must correctly choose a special medicinal shampoo. Means containing climbazole, selenium disulfate, ketoconazole perfectly cleanse the skin and destroy the infection. Shampoos and masks developed on the basis of 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 need to be guided by the type of dandruff, skin type, severity of the disease.
How to get rid of dandruff at home?
Of course, traditional medicine offers a lot of different recipes that will help get rid of this unpleasant problem. Some recommend aspirin as a medicine. Two tablets of the drug must be carefully crushed and added to the shampoo. Apply the mixture to your hair and rinse off after two minutes with warm water.
Vegetable oils are also considered beneficial. For example, castor or coconut oil can be rubbed into the scalp twice a week.
A 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. Perhaps garlic will burn first - this is normal. Rinse 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 provide a specialist for the treatment of dandruff. After all, the causes of the disease can be much more serious.