Table of contents:
- The cause of dandruff
- Various ways to deal with dandruff
- 1. Using anti-dandruff shampoo
- 2. Using natural ingredients
Dandruff is not a trivial problem, because dandruff can bother anyone who has it. The appearance of hair, for both women and men, is an important factor in increasing self-confidence. According to mayoclinic.org, dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition characterized by flaking of the skin on your scalp. An easily recognizable symptom of dandruff is that there are dead, oily and white skin flakes that are itchy and scattered on the hair or it can fall onto the shoulders. For some people, dandruff is a difficult problem to overcome. But don't worry, tough doesn't mean it can't be overcome.
The cause of dandruff
Dandruff can arise due to the following causes:
- Irritated, oily skin (seborrheic dermatitis). This condition is one of the most common causes of dandruff. It is characterized by red, oily skin covered with white or yellow scales.
- Not washing your hair diligently. If you don't clean your hair regularly, the oil and skin cells on your scalp will be lifted, causing dandruff.
- Yeast like mushrooms (malassezia). Malassezia lives on the scalp of most adults. However, some cause scalp irritation and cause a lot of skin cells to grow. The remaining excess cells will die and become dandruff.
- Dry skin. Dry skin flakes are generally smaller and less oily than other causes of dandruff.
- Sensitive to certain productsSometimes, sensitivity to certain ingredients in hair care products or hair dyes can cause a red, itchy, scaly scalp.
Various ways to deal with dandruff
1. Using anti-dandruff shampoo
In general, daily cleaning of hair with a gentle shampoo to reduce oil and buildup of dry skin cells can help mild dandruff problems. However, when regular shampoos fail, the specialty dandruff shampoos available at all drugstores may do the trick. However, you need to remember that not all dandruff shampoos are the same, so you have to really know which one is the most suitable for you.
The following is a classification of dandruff specific shampoos according to their medicinal content:
- Pyrithione zinc shampoo
- Tar based shampoo
- Shampoo containing salicylic acid
- Selenium sulfide shampoo
- Ketoconazole shampoo
Try to use this shampoo every day until your dandruff clears up. Then reduce the usage time to 2-3 times a week, or as needed. Don't forget to read the terms of use on the shampoo bottle. If your shampoo has been showing results for some time, and then loses its effectiveness, then you need to alternate it with another shampoo.
2. Using natural ingredients
Dandruff can be controlled by following various healthy hair care routines. You can try some simple and natural home remedies. It is true that treatment with natural ingredients takes more time, but if you have sensitive skin, this treatment is perfect for you because natural ingredients have no side effects and effectively solve the problem completely.
Here are some natural ingredients that can get you out of dandruff:
- Aspirin. The salicylic acid found in aspirin can be an effective treatment for dandruff problems. You can use 2 grinded aspirin and mix it with regular shampoo, then let it sit for 1-2 minutes, and rinse.
- Tea tree oil. A study shows that shampoo contains 5 drops tea tree oil can treat acute dandruff problems. You can also mix tea tree oil on the shampoo you normally use.
- Coconut oil. The problem of dandruff can also be treated with coconut oil. Before taking a shower, massage your scalp with 3-5 tablespoons of coconut oil. You can also mix coconut oil with shampoo.
- Lemon. Massage your scalp using 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and rinse with water. Repeat this method until the dandruff disappears. The acid in lemons can balance the pH of your scalp so that it can help treat dandruff problems.
- Olive oil. Warm olive oil, then massage your scalp with warm olive oil. Let stand for 45 minutes, then rinse using shampoo and conditioner.
- Salt. The abrasive table salt can scrub the dandruff flakes out before you wash your hair. Take a pinch of salt and apply it on your scalp. After that, rub gently to taste, then shampoo until clean.
