5 Myths About Dandruff You Shouldn’t Believe (Ishraq Ahmed Hashmi)

 

Few people have flakes in their hair but many do not know what causes dandruff in hair or scalp or the right way to go about it.

It seems like there is a lot of confusion regarding this phenomenon known as dandruff. It’s just a regular scalp irritation that it’s impossible to know much about. We then decided to eliminate all doubts about what triggers dandruff and how we can ease the itchy, flaky scalp.

 

What Triggers Dandruff?

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Dandruff is an issue where the scalp starts to scratch and produce flakes and leaves you with hair and an inflamed scalp accompanied by white particles. Moderate dandruff is dependent on many factors such as skin dryness and poor hair reactions to products

At the worse end though, seborrheic dermatitis can potentially influence dandruff as indicated by the Mayo Clinic as a chronic inflammatory skin condition, which is partly attributable to variation in yeasts and hormones.

Dr. Kim also seems to easily develop flake and thus dandruff typically has a genetic component. Some other conditions like contact dermatitis, eczema, and scalp psoriasis can cause flaking dandruff as well.

The best approach that anyone can take when it comes to their dandruff – regardless of the cause – is to actually understand what it is they are dealing with.

Okay, time to settle the score on the facts and fallacies of dandruff.

 

Taking An Oil Remedy Would Enhance the Effect of Dandruff.

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While searching for the natural remedies for dandruff I came across hot oil treatment as one of the homeopathic treatments. For the results, one is required to apply warm coconut or olive oil directly on the scalp. But does it work? It will help to moisturize the scalp when it is inflamed. But if the flakes are due to an oily scalp, “putting more oil will only make the situation worse and you will be stickier and greasier flakes,” notes Anabel Kingsley, a trichologist at Philip Kingsley Trichological Clinic. “Applying oils to the skin will also be uncomfortable.”

 

It's A Fact that Dandruff Has Its Roots In A Dry Scalp.

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If the skin is dry or if you are experiencing a contact dermatitis condition that results into dry skin, this will definitely trigger itching and skin shedding.

But an oily scalp may also be a big cause. That just because Malassezia yeast—those that are associated with seborrheic dermatitis—derive nutrients from the oil (sebum) on the scalp and skin. They grow because there is more of it there and because of this, this problem is more likely to occur because you have an oilier scalp.

This is why it is important if you know whether your scalp is sticky (has lots of chemicals on it) or dry before you apply the cure for your dandruff.

 

Pull Off Some Flakes Before Washing Your Hair With Shampoo.

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Go back to my mum with a rattail comb still on my head and with flakes all over my head. However, it dawned on me that getting into an argument with Kingsley was not the right thing to do. ‘When your flakes are so sticky and thick you need a comb, then you are likely to have a specific and worse case,’ says Kingsley, such as scalp psoriasis. “Harsh or incorrect scale removal is painful and can cause bleeding.” Leakage also makes the scalp become infected.

 

The Scalp Does Not Require Exfoliation.

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The act of exfoliating the scalp occasionally may sound extreme, and it indeed is for many people. However, if you suffer from dandruff – especially if you think that overproduction of care products is to blame – an occasional exfoliation treatment might come in handy. It just feels nice, too!

 

However, when it comes to recipes for DIY scalp scrub, different recipes may include irritating ingredients or too harsh things, according to Dr. Kim. However, opt for a medication that has the exfoliating salicylic acid, such as Scalpicin.

 

If You Have Dandruff, You Can Wash Your Hair Less Often.

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 If you assume that your dandruff is a result of dry scalp, it is quite tempting to reduce its volume as soon as possible. But if the cause is dryness or oiliness, then they should wash their hair extremely often to wash off the formation of dandruff and dirt.

Surprisingly, getting an over-the-counter shampoo is the only sure way to eradicate most of the squid as the American Academy of Dermatology puts it. You should wash your hair and hop between the anti-dandruff shampoo at least twice a week. If you have natural hair, you only need to use the dandruff shampoo once a week.