How to Deal With Dandruff
Common dandruff is named appropriately because it is very common. It is caused by inflammation that is manifested by the fast shedding of skin cells. When these cells have a fast turnover, they can clump together and become visible to the naked eye. This can cause embarrassment and the affected skin may also feel itchy and uncomfortable. The ways to deal with dandruff run the gamut from simply not washing your hair as often to seeing a dermatologist for help. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Keep hair and scalp clean, but don't scrub or over wash which causes irritation to an already inflamed area. Treat your scalp with a gentle touch. Use your finger pads to wash your hair to protect scalp skin from fingernail scratches.
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Use an over the counter shampoo and conditioner made for treating dandruff. Closely follow directions on the bottles for the quickest and most effective treatment. Leave the shampoo on for several minutes before rinsing. There are different strengths, but start mild and go strong if the dandruff doesn't get better.
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See a doctor for a diagnosis if the over the counter treatments do not give improvement within the allotted time. Some forms of dandruff may need prescription strength products before you will see a change, or the doctor may know of another over the counter product to try or even ones to avoid if they are too strong.
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Remember that dandruff can come and go at any time in a lifetime. All of us have a yeast or fungus that grows on our scalps and is normally kept in check, but some of us may be more sensitive to its presence and that may manifest as rapid sloughing of dead skin cells, otherwise known as common dandruff.
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Wear light colored clothing to hide the dandruff, but remember it is not something caused by poor hygiene and it is not contagious, so there is no need to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
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Tips & Warnings
Some people use apple cider vinegar as a final rinse after shampooing to control dandruff.
If the flakiness is not confined to your scalp but is around your eyebrows or elsewhere, see a doctor to rule out a more serious type of inflammation such as psoriasis.
