Misconceptions about dandruff can cause harm in the care of hair. Therefore, we collected and reviewed the 9 most common myths about dandruff, and concluded that people's views do not help to fight the true cause of this phenomenon.
Myth 1. The more often you wash your head, the more dandruff
Frequency of washing does not affect on dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis or fungal infections, which are the cause of
dandruff is caused by not eating frequency of a shampoo. He appears as a result of hormonal balance or for other reasons.
Myth 2. Dandruff cause dirty pillows
There is some truth - a fungus that can be a dirty pillow, and in fact may be responsible for the generation of dandruff as well as with heavy sebum, these fungi proliferate actively. But only if you have already violated the metabolic processes. Healthy skin fungus does not hurt. Man faces every day with thousands of species of fungi. But ill only one who has weakened immunity.
Myth 3. Dandruff can be removed using shampoo
A good shampoo with zinc formula can help get rid of dandruff, but completely eliminate it, he can not. Treatment of this disease should be carried out comprehensively. First of all, should consult with a doctor who you will appoint a special medical, not cosmetic, shampoo, based on tar, zinc, and selenium derivatives with a clear pattern of application. He may also prescribe gels and lotions, which must be rubbed into the scalp. They are based are contained corticosteroids, easier - hormones. They will help restorethe balance between the excited androgens and estrogens. Among other things, to revise the content of the diet in favor of healthy and vitamin-rich food, plenty of rest and perhaps take a course of sedatives - Stress can stimulate the appearance of dandruff.
Myth 4. Dandruff is impossible to get rid of
Fighting dandruff can occur is difficult, but a positive outcome at the correct diagnosis and treatment of well-chosen media - something inevitable.
The cause of dandruff can be not only fungi but also several types of infections, psoriasis, and even banal allergy. It is therefore essential to go to the doctor-trichologist, so that he can competently diagnose the disease and establish a treatment program.
Myth 5. Dandruff causes hair loss
Easy dandruff to such consequences would not, there should not be afraid of hair loss. But here's a particularly oily seborrhea running form threatens to accelerate hair loss. Hair follicles have an increased fragility of themselves, and when the epithelium stripped from the insane speed, then the "shall issue" with him and his hair. And generally creates seborrhea extremely hostile environment for the scalp: itching, redness, and inflammation - all this is no good for your hair.
Myth 6. Dandruff appears only on oily hair
No, there is not only fat but also dry seborrhea. True, it occurs much less frequently. In the case of fat is increased production of sebum and proliferate there fungi. In the case of the dry production of fat is reduced, and the epithelium is still not necessary.
Trichologists watching a combination of: at a young age dandruff appears on the background of seborrhea oleosa, and in the high - dry.
Myth 7. Dandruff can be removed in one session
This thesis is definitely a fantastic property. No modern medical technology, not to mention beauty, can not immediately eliminate seborrhea.
Even the highest-quality and efficient health care shampoos and tools intended for use in a few months. But when good-faith implementation instructions for use, they ensure that the dandruff will be over.
Myth 8. Dandruff can occur after using someone else's toothbrush or a comb
This in no way corresponds to the real nature of things, as if it wanted none comb will not affect hormone processes within your body. Namely, the hormonal disruption and dandruff appears. So get dandruff from someone else can not. But in any case, enjoy someone else's comb is not necessary.
Myth 9 dandruff comb will get rid of it
Dandruff comb can help get rid of it at about the same efficiency with which cleaning city streets of snow helps get rid of the winter. Help does not help, but it can hurt. Frequent combing and brushing all the more coarse jerky movements can hurt an already ailing skin. Try to use a comb with soft bristles, as seldom as possible touching her head.
Author
Dr. Klein Paul
Resources
Dr. Klein Paul Personal expertise
Beautiful Hair Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies By Mia Wadsworth
Naturally Healthy Hair By Mary Beth Janssen
Published: 25.09.11
Myth 1. The more often you wash your head, the more dandruff
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dandruff is caused by not eating frequency of a shampoo. He appears as a result of hormonal balance or for other reasons.
Myth 2. Dandruff cause dirty pillows
There is some truth - a fungus that can be a dirty pillow, and in fact may be responsible for the generation of dandruff as well as with heavy sebum, these fungi proliferate actively. But only if you have already violated the metabolic processes. Healthy skin fungus does not hurt. Man faces every day with thousands of species of fungi. But ill only one who has weakened immunity.
Myth 3. Dandruff can be removed using shampoo
A good shampoo with zinc formula can help get rid of dandruff, but completely eliminate it, he can not. Treatment of this disease should be carried out comprehensively. First of all, should consult with a doctor who you will appoint a special medical, not cosmetic, shampoo, based on tar, zinc, and selenium derivatives with a clear pattern of application. He may also prescribe gels and lotions, which must be rubbed into the scalp. They are based are contained corticosteroids, easier - hormones. They will help restorethe balance between the excited androgens and estrogens. Among other things, to revise the content of the diet in favor of healthy and vitamin-rich food, plenty of rest and perhaps take a course of sedatives - Stress can stimulate the appearance of dandruff.
Myth 4. Dandruff is impossible to get rid of
Fighting dandruff can occur is difficult, but a positive outcome at the correct diagnosis and treatment of well-chosen media - something inevitable.
The cause of dandruff can be not only fungi but also several types of infections, psoriasis, and even banal allergy. It is therefore essential to go to the doctor-trichologist, so that he can competently diagnose the disease and establish a treatment program.
Myth 5. Dandruff causes hair loss
Easy dandruff to such consequences would not, there should not be afraid of hair loss. But here's a particularly oily seborrhea running form threatens to accelerate hair loss. Hair follicles have an increased fragility of themselves, and when the epithelium stripped from the insane speed, then the "shall issue" with him and his hair. And generally creates seborrhea extremely hostile environment for the scalp: itching, redness, and inflammation - all this is no good for your hair.
Myth 6. Dandruff appears only on oily hair
No, there is not only fat but also dry seborrhea. True, it occurs much less frequently. In the case of fat is increased production of sebum and proliferate there fungi. In the case of the dry production of fat is reduced, and the epithelium is still not necessary.
Trichologists watching a combination of: at a young age dandruff appears on the background of seborrhea oleosa, and in the high - dry.
Myth 7. Dandruff can be removed in one session
This thesis is definitely a fantastic property. No modern medical technology, not to mention beauty, can not immediately eliminate seborrhea.
Even the highest-quality and efficient health care shampoos and tools intended for use in a few months. But when good-faith implementation instructions for use, they ensure that the dandruff will be over.
Myth 8. Dandruff can occur after using someone else's toothbrush or a comb
This in no way corresponds to the real nature of things, as if it wanted none comb will not affect hormone processes within your body. Namely, the hormonal disruption and dandruff appears. So get dandruff from someone else can not. But in any case, enjoy someone else's comb is not necessary.
Myth 9 dandruff comb will get rid of it
Dandruff comb can help get rid of it at about the same efficiency with which cleaning city streets of snow helps get rid of the winter. Help does not help, but it can hurt. Frequent combing and brushing all the more coarse jerky movements can hurt an already ailing skin. Try to use a comb with soft bristles, as seldom as possible touching her head.
Author
Dr. Klein Paul
Resources
Dr. Klein Paul Personal expertise
Beautiful Hair Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies By Mia Wadsworth
Naturally Healthy Hair By Mary Beth Janssen
Published: 25.09.11
