Table of contents:
- What causes dandruff in hair?
- 1. Seborrheic dermatitis
- 2. Rarely wash your hair
- 3. Yeast fungus
- 4. Dry skin
- 5. Incompatible with hair care products
- 6. Having certain health problems
When your hair is dandruff, you will definitely not be confident. The reason is, dandruff is a dry scalp that peels and appears between the hair. If you wear dark clothes, dandruff is generally visible not only on your scalp but also on your clothes. Actually, what causes dandruff? Check out below!
What causes dandruff in hair?
Basically, the exact cause of dandruff is not known because the case varies from person to person. However, there are many factors that can trigger dandruff. Among them are:
1. Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition when the scalp becomes irritated. Signs include redness of the scalp and oil which is then covered with white or yellow scales that sometimes peel off. Not only in hair, seborrheic dermatitis can also affect various other skin areas that are rich in oil glands such as the eyebrows, sides of the nose, behind the ears, sternum, to the groin.
2. Rarely wash your hair
Dandruff can occur because you rarely wash your hair or if your shampoo is not clean enough. The reason is, if you rarely wash your hair, the oil and dead skin cells on the scalp will accumulate, causing dandruff. Therefore, try to wash your hair regularly at least once every two days.
3. Yeast fungus
Yeast fungus (malassezia) can live on the scalp of adults. Unfortunately, in some people this one fungus can irritate the scalp to make skin cells grow more than they should. This is what then causes dandruff on your scalp.
These dead skin cells can then peel off when you scratch them, leaving them raised and highly visible.
4. Dry skin
It's not just oily hair that can get dandruff. When your body's skin experiences dryness, it can also be affected by the scalp. Dry skin on the scalp is the forerunner to dandruff. Usually dandruff that occurs due to dry skin is smaller in size and not oily.
5. Incompatible with hair care products
Not everyone is suitable for various hair care products that are sold in the market. Some people have a higher sensitivity to certain substances in hair care products. Hair care products that are not suitable for you can cause your scalp to become red, itchy, and scaly.
6. Having certain health problems
Usually, people with psoriasis, eczema, and other skin problems tend to have dandruff more and more frequently than other healthy people. In addition, people with Parkinson's disease and several other neurological diseases are also more susceptible to dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Consult your doctor if the dandruff you have due to certain health problems feels very disturbing.
