Dandruff is a pretty serious problem,which every inhabitant of our planet has encountered at least once in their life. Some people do not feel any particular discomfort from this problem, so they do not pay attention to it, others immediately go to the doctor or prefer to be treated with folk methods, and there is a separate category of people who unconditionally trust advertising. They start buying the most expensive and well-known shampoos, which should get rid of dandruff in just a couple of days (weeks, months). However, unfortunately, very often the miracle of healing does not occur. It should be understood that you cannot start serious and long-term treatment until the cause of this problem is established, otherwise you can simply aggravate the situation.
Why suddenly there was dandruff
In a completely healthy person, skin cellson the head are renewed within 25-30 days, otherwise they do not have time to mature and begin to stick together. As a result, slight peeling appears, which only increases with each month. Usually, temporary improvement occurs immediately after washing the head, which is why even inexpensive and advertised daily anti-dandruff shampoos are so popular in our country. Some time after the appearance of flakes, slight itching may occur, but if at the same time you find redness, inflammation or even wounds, urgently contact a dermatologist, since these symptoms are inherent in more serious diseases that cannot be cured on your own. So, the first reason for the appearance of dandruff may be a malfunction of the sebaceous glands. Remember, perhaps you have recently had a serious illness, started to eat improperly (eat too much sweet, unhealthy, spicy and fatty food), went on a diet, which led to a lack of vitamins in the body, began to drink a lot of carbonated water instead of regular purified water, etc. Such disorders also occur in adolescence, when teenagers have an increased hormonal background, and in old age, when the glands can no longer cope with the task. Your hair quickly becomes greasy, covered with small yellowish and unpleasant to the touch scales? Then you have oily seborrhea, which occurs when the glands produce excess sebum. If the hair is dry, brittle, and small white flakes are visible at the roots, this is dry seborrhea, which has arisen due to a small amount of secretion. However, you should not immediately go to the nearest pharmacy and buy expensive drugs for treatment, as sometimes dryness can occur due to a lack of moisture. With the right selection of cosmetics and the use of masks, balms and conditioners, all symptoms will quickly disappear. The second reason is yeast fungus. Many people think that they could have become infected in hairdressers, beauty salons and other similar establishments where combs, towels and other similar items could come into contact with someone else's skin. This is not true, because Pityrosporum Oval is present in every person, but in healthy people it is in a dormant state. The slightest disturbance in the body, sudden psychological and physiological stress can lead to the fact that the acidity of the skin changes dramatically, the fungus is activated and begins to multiply in a favorable environment. As a result, the cells of the scalp begin to renew too quickly, a person develops dandruff, which cannot be dealt with using regular shampoo. Contrary to popular belief, dandruff is equally common in both men and women aged twenty to forty years. It's just that representatives of the stronger sex are not as worried about this and do not panic as often as women do. Such a disorder almost never occurs in small children, but teenagers, especially those who do not pay due attention to hygiene, are less fortunate, since during adolescence almost every second person has a skin problem. Therefore, it is so important to teach your child to take care of themselves and to wash their hair at least two or three times a week.
What you need to know about dandruff
If your family members have developed white spotsflakes in your hair, there is no need to panic, as dandruff is not contagious. But, of course, each of you should have your own comb and towel, as some other diseases can be transmitted. Also, choose a separate shampoo for your husband, children and yourself, as the same one may not suit everyone. But if, for example, your child complains that the skin is constantly itchy, you have found that the flaking areas are small and localized, or, for example, hair begins to fall out, you should immediately go to the hospital, as it may be dermatitis, psoriasis, etc. In this case, the doctor will conduct all the necessary studies and prescribe a treatment complex. The same applies if you have tried folk or cosmetic methods that did not give the desired result.
How to choose shampoo against dandruff
It should be understood that not all detergentsare equally good, so you should approach the choice of shampoo seriously. Firstly, it should not contain any fragrances, aromatic additives, etc. substances. A pleasant smell is good, but in this case the main purpose of the product is to remove dead skin particles and inhibit the formation of new ones. Secondly, it should contain: tar (Newtar) and ichthyol, so that the cells begin to renew themselves normally, zinc pyrithione, climbazole (Keto Plus), ketoconazole, etc. components that destroy all harmful microbes. Another nuance that you should pay attention to is your hair type. Remember that shampoo cannot be universal, no matter how much the manufacturers try to prove it to you. It is better to refuse a very expensive product that will replace shower gel, soap and almost toothpaste. Dryness or oiliness of the skin should be determined by an experienced hairdresser, since very often people confuse the symptoms and begin to be treated with rather expensive products that do not bring any results. If you are sure that you have oily dandruff, then Kertiol will suit you, dry - Selenzhal, Triazol. Do you have irritation and itching? Use Friederm with tar, which also has a calming effect. With increased peeling of the skin, it is recommended to use Nizoral. Regardless of which brand you choose, be sure to read the instructions first, since each group has its own indications and contraindications. For example, there are products that act even after washing your hair, there is also a therapeutic series that should be applied as a mask to the hair for several minutes. On average, all the necessary procedures will need to be performed for a month and a half, at least. There are also cosmetic shampoos against dandruff, which are best used for prevention. These include Head & Shoulders, Fitolite, etc. products of famous brands. They contain active substances that kill bacteria, affect fungus and normalize the peeling process, only in smaller quantities. They can be used to cure the disease at the initial stages, when only small flakes appear in the hair. In advanced cases, it is better to give preference to pharmacy products, which should be combined with regular shampoos. Also, do not forget to use masks, balms, conditioners so that your hair looks shiny and silky. Especially if you often experiment with your hairstyle, visit the pool or are going on vacation to the sea. With proper care, the risk of dandruff is minimized, especially if you additionally use a treatment product twice a week. If the shampoo you prefer does not say that it is suitable for daily washing, do not use it too often.
Folk recipes
- Nettle
The most popular method of treatment and prevention,which we got from our great-grandmothers, is a regular nettle decoction. It is enough to pour a tablespoon with two hundred milliliters of boiling water, leave for a day and strain through a sieve or gauze. The resulting liquid can be used as a rinse that does not need to be washed off.
- Calendula
A decoction of this herb is used in cases wherewhen hair begins to fall out heavily or oily dandruff appears. Rub the tincture into the scalp and leave for half an hour, then rinse with plenty of warm water. It is enough to do this procedure twice a week to bring your hair in order.
- Kefir, whey
As in the previous case, a fermented milk productApply thickly to hair, rub into roots and leave for thirty minutes. After the procedure, rinse your head with water to which you have added a small amount of mustard (in the proportion of 1 tablespoon per liter of water).
Prevention of dandruff
To enter that category of people who once andForget about this problem forever, you need to follow certain rules and monitor your own health. First, start eating right and limit your consumption of fats and carbohydrates. Eat more fruits and vegetables to saturate your body with vitamins, minerals and beneficial microorganisms. Second, try to be as nervous as possible. Remember that almost all diseases mainly arise from nerves and stress. Do not save on cosmetics, as cheap shampoos contain substances harmful to the scalp, which can even lead to the development of dandruff. Choose products based on your hair type (oily, dry, normal). In no case buy unique 3-in-1 products if you want to achieve a positive effect. Try to buy shampoo that does not contain surfactants (compared to previous years, global companies add them less and less). Irons, hair dryers, curling irons, foams and hairsprays – all this and much more can lead not only to dandruff on the head, but also to baldness, so try to use them as little as possible. In many beauty salons, before starting heat treatment, special products are applied to the hair that protect against the aggressive effects of hot tongs or curlers. Therefore, if you like to do different hairstyles or cannot leave the house until you straighten every hair, be sure to stock up on these products.
What not to do with dandruff?
Do not wash with too hot water, asThis is harmful even for healthy skin. Dry wet hair with light massaging movements and use only a soft towel, otherwise such a strong mechanical impact can lead to irritation. Do not use hard brushes with sharp ends, do not comb wet hair, do not dry it with a hair dryer at the highest power and temperature. Also, if you have dandruff, you should avoid procedures that cause skin inflammation: dyeing, curling (chemical and biological), hair straightening, etc. In no case should you choose washing products at your own risk. If you have dry dandruff, and you bought a shampoo for oily hair, you will harm yourself even more. After each procedure, apply a balm that will add shine to your hair. Do not use medicinal cosmetics every day, otherwise your skin will get used to it and you will not be able to do without this shampoo. Use it no more than two or three times a week. Do not go on a strict diet or starve yourself, as vitamin deficiency, irritability, stress and everything else that follows will only make the situation worse. You should still give up alcohol, cigarettes and fast food. Eat as many dairy products (cottage cheese, cheese, kefir), bananas, strawberries, citrus fruits as possible. Additionally, take brewer's yeast, which has a beneficial effect on the skin, nails, hair and the entire body as a whole. We recommend reading:
