Tips on Dealing With Dandruff

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Questions about how to deal with dandruff - one of the most common problems associated with the hair.

"Is the cause of dandruff is a fungus? How dangerous is it for nails?" Alla M., pos. Murom

The skin and mucous membrane of each person has a lot of microorganisms, including various types of fungi. They

constitute the flora. One set various types of fungi. They constitute the flora. One set of micro-organisms - yeast "furfur." It is always present on the scalp and under normal circumstances is completely harmless.

Numerous recent studies scientists have shown that excessive amounts of this fungus causes scalp irritation and speed up the process "peeling" is not yet dry cells, which are manifested in the form of dandruff. Enhanced formation of skin cells and accelerated reproduction of the fungus can cause factors such as unfavorable environment, stress, and improper hair care, and vitamin deficiencies, immune and hormonal disorders. "Furfur" could "settle down" on the skin of any type, but prefers greasy environment. No wonder no dandruff in children, whose skin is never oily.

Mushroom "furfur" nothing in common except "the mushroom" name, with infection that attacks the nail plate, no - "furfur was" absolutely safe for the nails.

"We had read that dandruff - infectious disease, with which it is difficult to handle. Is it true?"

Tamara G., New York

Dandruff is not considered an illness. This is a skin condition, rather than the disease. So at a certain care dandruff is corrected. Dandruff - no infection, and therefore there is no need to use strong means of containing the antiseptic component. All funds to combat dandruff pursue only one goal - to reduce the rate of formation of new cells.

According to statistics, in 2001, more than 30% of the population suffers from dandruff, while 75% of women at least once in their lives faced with the problem.

"I tried a lot of folk remedies for dandruff, but get rid of it and could not ..."

Dasha S., Los Angles

The main means of combating dandruff - special shampoos labeled "dandruff." On the scalp, where there was dandruff should be treated as gently as possible. Frequent use radical means, including a series of "grandmother's recipes", or improperly picked up sharp shampoos can worsen the condition.

Dandruff shampoos contain ingredients that remove and symptoms, and reasons they are exfoliate cells and control the number of microbes. From 1998 to the decision of the European Union of Medical packaging means each manufacturer must indicate the ingredients in its composition.

Shampoo that helps get rid of dandruff, must include at least one of the following components: zinc, selenium, sulfur, or tar. They slow down the rate of cell division of the scalp and "removed" from the skin flakes, dander so easily washed away. From herbal supplements are most useful: henna, burdock, nettle, sage, rosemary. As part of shampoos and conditioners specialized desirable tea tree oil, or black poplar.

"Getting rid of dandruff if the shampoo is not a special advertised solved the problems?"

Zoya A., Frankfurt

Perhaps the shampoo you just do not fit. Choosing among the rich assortment of shampoo, or even more, changing the one that turned out to be ineffective, it is worth paying attention to the ingredients that I listed above.

Given his experience, will highlight a series of "bio + 'Finnish company's products" which perfectly stabilize the structure of the scalp. Effective anti-dandruff shampoos French company "L'OREAL" designed specifically for sensitive skin. Active antifungal component of luxury Products Company, "Valley" is able to persist in the upper layers of the skin for a long time, permanently protecting it from dandruff.

Quote; Can the irritation on the scalp caused by dandruff and is how to handle them?"&

Svetlana N. London

If dandruff skin is never broken. True, the accumulation of dandruff causes itching, and combing his head, you can add to skin infections. Redness, sores and irritation indicate disease, which can eliminate the only dermatologist.

If you have:

• irritated skin at the base of the hair;
• head covered with a dense layer of scabs;
• On the skin formed a yellowish crust or pink spots with accentuated outlines - see your doctor immediately.

Do not self - to the symptoms of dandruff are irrelevant.

"Almost half my hair with shampoo for dandruff - not bad for it?"

Christine I., Goodlettsville

Dandruff shampoo should not be used for so long. Month - an optimal and sufficient time to normalize the balance of the skin process, because cell renewal of the scalp occurs within 25-30 days. If you have dandruff, not a type of dermatitis, the month it will surely disappear. In the absence of the desired result - see a dermatologist.

"Can we just get rid of dandruff using special shampoos? Are there other means?"

Tatiana F., Oslo

Anti-dandruff Shampoo copes with the problem of "skin" balance. However, I would recommend to include in the system to combat dandruff means aromatherapy scalp and hair. Excellent results were recorded using immunostimulatory line consisting of shampoos and conditioners addition of emulsions and elixirs. For example, the line "Pyurayr" American "Artek". You can select other aromas containing valuable components such as rosemary, mandarin, basil oil, or patchouli.

Extremely effective scalp massage with tea tree oil added Austrian production. 3-5 drops of oil should be added to a portion of a shampoo, which are going to wash my hair. Within 5 minutes in a circular motion rub this compound into the scalp.

Let it not seem strange to you, but it competes with the latest cosmetics, dry common salt. Before washing hair with shampoo the salt necessary to rub the skin, preventing damage and irritation of the skin. This kind of cleansing exfoliation, removing horny layer, which destroys the surface of excess fatty acids. Salt, by the way, and encourages hair growth.

Helps control dandruff tincture of nettle. Especially curative first spring nettle. 5.3 tablespoons of chopped herbs pour a glass of water and hold it for 10 minutes in a water bath. Then insist and strain. Cotton swab moistened with this infusion, daily clean the scalp.

Clean the skin, any well-known "home" masks, which include yogurt and egg yolk. By the way, harmless hair beer, which is habitually used by many women styling hair, very dries skin and contributes to dandruff. Wetting the hair with beer, try not to put it on the skin.

Author

David Palep

Resources

Dr. Michele Mikhail (Personal expertise)

Dr. Green Steven (Personal expertise)

Published: 26.09.11