If you believe the research data of dermatologists, then this problem accompanies a fifth of the world's population. This is not acne, acne, furunculosis or psoriasis. The problem that plagues nearly 781 million people is dandruff. This seemingly frivolous cosmetic problem can turn a person into an outcast, especially during adolescence, make you feel constant discomfort and anxiety. In order to understand the essence of the problem, it is necessary to study the causes of dandruff.
The idea that dandruff occurs due to overwork and stress is wrong, because the cause of dandruff is a fungus. A fungus called Pityrosporum ovale is a permanent “inhabitant” of the scalp. He usually feeds on the products of the sebaceous glands of the hair follicles. With the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands, this fungus does not cause any discomfort. But if the work of the sebaceous glands is disturbed for various reasons, then this directly affects the amount of fungus. Oily scalp is a favorite breeding ground for fungus. In a matter of days, it is divided, and its number increases several times compared to the original. The cells of the scalp begin to exfoliate actively, forming dandruff.
Studying the causes of dandruff can not give a clear answer what is the main reason for its formation. Violation of the sebaceous glands can occur due to improper hair care, frequent drying of hair with a hairdryer or frequent styling with iron, due to a violation of the hormonal background, hard water, exhaustion, etc., or a combination of these reasons. Therefore, a trichologist can determine how to cure dandruff, depending on the reasons that caused it. The specialist will tell you how to deal with dandruff, this very unpleasant problem.
However, you can start the fight against dandruff on your own. If the usual way of life changes, then dandruff of the cause of occurrence can be determined independently with a fairly high probability.
The main thing in the fight and prevention of dandruff is to use your own hygiene products. And despite the fact that the fungus Pityrosporum ovale is present in all people, the use of other people's accessories can contribute to the activation of their own fungus, which will lead to the formation of dandruff.
A culture of nutrition is also an important condition for the treatment of dandruff. Sweet, floury, fatty, spicy and highly salty foods can contribute to the activation of the sebaceous glands of the scalp. It is necessary to drink a large amount of pure high-quality water, since the scalp usually does not have enough moisture coming from the body.
Dandruff has a sharp unpleasant odor, so the use of therapeutic shampoos eliminates the unpleasant odor, inhibiting the development of the fungus.
Dandruff develops in oily scalp, so you need to thoroughly wash your hair and do massage to stimulate blood circulation in the skin. Special shampoos control oily skin, which directly affects the vital activity of the fungus, reducing it. Some of the products have an exfoliating effect and help remove flakes of the stratum corneum of the scalp.
Regular use of masks will also help oily scalp. White clay masks remove excess fat. To do this, the clay mixture must be applied to the scalp and hair, wrap with a towel, and leave for half an hour. You can make a tonic from the roots of burdock. They need to wipe the scalp, which will significantly reduce its fat content.
The causes of dandruff are different for different people and can be complex, therefore it is necessary to carefully treat the treatment of dandruff and the process of its prevention. Do not hope that everything will pass over time.