Dandruff: the causes of its appearance and ways to get rid of it

Dandruff is a fairly common scalp disease, is a peeling skin cells. The process of cell peeling is common and does not represent anything extraordinary. However, if the amount of exfoliated cells on the head grows indefinitely, it starts to cause anxiety and signals the presence of problems with the scalp. The main reason for the appearance of dandruff is a functional malfunction, which entails a disruption in the operability of the sebaceous glands, or a breakdown of the skin renewal cycle occurs. How to cure dandruff?

Treatment directly depends on the causes of dandruff.

Often the cause of dandruff is a violation of the PH-balance of the scalp. This happens when changing shampoo or exposure to the skin of chemicals, when painting hair or perming. With this effect, a fungus develops, contributing to the occurrence of dandruff and itching. To reduce the consequences of the negative effects of these substances, it is sufficient to bring the pH balance to a normal state, using therapeutic shampoos.

Often, the appearance of dandruff leads to a lack of vitamins: B, B1, B2, B6, and occasionally vitamins: A, D and E. In this case, part of the complex treatment of scalp will not only use therapeutic shampoos and preparations, but also take vitamins of these groups.

When the sebaceous gland is broken, greasy or dry seborrhea occurs. This is a rather serious disease that causes skin flaking not only on the head, but also in the eyebrow area, behind the ears. The cause of seborrhea can be a hormonal failure or a violation of the function of the gastrointestinal tract. Getting rid of dandruff in this case is impossible without qualified medical care.

What curative dandruff shampoos can I use?

Today, the pharmacy business has a whole arsenal of shampoos to combat this disease. These shampoos can be divided into 2 classes: cosmetic shampoos and medicinal. Therapeutic shampoos have in their composition more components necessary for combating dandruff and can have completely different effects, therefore, before using them, a specialist consultation is necessary. What do they contain therapeutic shampoos?

1. To provide an antibacterial effect, in the shampoos add tar, sulfur, boric soap.
2. To normalize the state of the microflora of the skin on the head, therapeutic shampoos use antifungal and antibacterial substances: ketoconazole, climbazole, zinc pyrithione, clotrimazole.
3. The best cleansing of the skin and exfoliation of dead cells is effectively promoted by salicylic acid.
   
4. In order for the treatment to become effective, it is absolutely necessary to read the instructions to the medical shampoo.

Treatment for dandruff folk remedies.

Treatment with folk remedies is possible if the case is not neglected.

1. Infusion of camomile and sage is often used in the treatment of dandruff. Use it in the following proportions: one tablespoon of plants are poured into 200 ml. boiling water and leave to infuse for half an hour. The obtained infusion is used for rinsing the head after washing, after applying it should be filtered.
2. Used to combat dandruff and whey. She rubbed into the skin on her head and left for an hour, pre-wrapped her head with polyethylene. After the specified time, the mask is washed off and the head is shampooed. Milk whey can be replaced with fermented milk or yogurt.
3. Another means - a decoction of nettles and grated root of calamus: 1 tablespoon of the first and 2 tablespoons of the second. The mixture must be filled with a glass of water and boiled for 15-20 minutes over low heat. After the broth has cooled down, it must be filtered. The application is possible daily until the effect is obtained.

When treating with folk remedies, it must be remembered that their effectiveness is significantly lower than therapeutic shampoos, the treatment process can last a long time. Therefore, before choosing a particular remedy for combating dandruff, in any case, it is advisable to consult a specialist.