The condition occurs when ■■■■ skin cells appears on hairs and sometime at shoulders in the form of white bits. It is caused by dry skin, environmental factors, weather conditions and stress. It can be cured by natural as well as man made remedies.
Causes of Dandruff
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A ■■■■■■ like yeast causes Dandruff. Yeast is mostly used in winters which along with cold breeze makes fakes to appear on hairs. - Skin
People with dry skin are more likely to develop dandruff. In winter this condition is severe because of cool breeze and dry weather. Using too much oil on the skin also cause dandruff. - Environmental factors
Environmental factors are major contributor to dandruff. High snowfall and dry air in winters causes severe dandruff. - Hormones
Hormones are the chemicals that regulate the oil synthesis in the body. Any change in the hormones causes skin to dry that becomes the cause of dandruff. - Oiling
Oiling is major factor of dandruff. Using more oil on your body make it grease, Using improper oiling can cause skin to dry which are biggest causes of dandruff.
Signs and symptoms
Dandruff is indicated by white flakes on hair and shoulders, itchy and red bits.
Types of Dandruff
Depending upon the causes of dandruff, it is divided into three classes as following
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Dry Skin dandruff
People with dry skin problem are at high risk to develop this type of dandruff. This is mostly appears in winter due to cold breeze and severe weather conditions. -
Fungal Dandruff
This is caused by a ■■■■■■ like yeast called Malassezia present on our skin and produce oleic acid that makes skin dry. -
Oily dandruff
This condition is due to using too much oil on hair which causes itches and skin becomes grease. Stress and hypertension contribute too much to this kind of dandruff by producing sebum oil.
Preventive measures
Although dandruff is chronic condition but you can get rid of it by using natural as well as human method of cure. Here we will discuss some methods
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Oils
Tree oil and coconut oil have antimicrobial properties and are used in the treatment of dandruff. These oils moisturise the skin and reduces the symptoms of dandruff. Regular use of these oils clean the dust and white flakes. -
Aloe vera
Aloe vera with antioxidants properties can stop the skin damage and prevent dandruff. It also moisturise skin to reduce dandruff. It also has antifungul properties which cause damage to yeast present on our scalf. -
No Stress
Stress is major cause of oily dandruff. If you do not feel stress production of sebum oil is reduced which prevent the dandruff. -
Lifestyle
Better life style can also help to get rid of dandruff. If you sleep well and eat diet rich in zinc and Vitamin B you are at low risk of dandruff. -
Natural Techniques
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Use oil before shower
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Brush your hair before washing
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Use quality shampoo twice a week
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After shower do not forget to use conditioner it moisten the hair
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Do not dry hair with dryer but prefer air because dryer cause damage to hair
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Give your hair five minute massage with your finger before sleeping
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Wear a hair mask to prevent hair from dust
Conclusion
Hence dandruff is harmless condition with ■■■■ skin cells in the form of white flakes. It is caused by various factors including cold breeze, oiling and dry skin. There are three types of dandruff depending on the nature of cause. This is not an alarming condition. You will get rid of it by using preventive measure.