The dandruff occurs due to an imbalance in the process of removing dead cells in the scalp and it is then when those unsightly and annoying white or yellowish particles appear all over the hair. [19659002] What causes dandruff?
There are several theories, but in reality it is not known what their origin is. Dandruff can not only be present in the hair. Dandruff flakes can also be on the eyelashes or in other areas covered by hair.
Although it is not known what produces it, it is believed that it is accompanied by the proliferation of microorganisms (bacteria) that reproduce on the scalp. . It is very common in fatty hairs. It often appears at puberty as a result of hormonal changes.
There are many other factors related to dandruff such as: pollution, use of some hair products, use of some medications, seasonal changes, stress and tiredness
Some recommendations to prevent dandruff:
-Choose a shampoo with natural ingredients that do not damage the scalp.
-Wash the hair as you normally do, but rinse it with cold water to activate blood circulation of the scalp.
-Avoid aggressive products that can damage our scalp, such as fixative gels, foams, lacquers and others. It is best to use them little and properly. If you apply foam make it from the middle of the hair to the tips, and avoid putting a lot of lacquer and gel.
- Wash the hair after having sweated. Sweating a lot favors scalp cells to flake off, causing dandruff in our hair. That's why we have to wash our hair quickly after having made an important physical effort.
- Avoid going through stress and anxiety, because they greatly favor the appearance of dandruff and other hair diseases.
- Massaging the scalp with essential oils (castor, almonds, coconut ...) serves to prevent and eliminate possible dandruff problems. Massage accelerates blood circulation and allows the benefits of the oil to act much better.
- It is very important to sleep well and have a balanced diet rich in vitamin B and zinc.
- When it comes to combing, the best is to use brushes with soft bristles.
Types of treatments against dandruff
There are several types of treatments. One of them is to suppress the proliferation of bacteria. A simple recommendation is to keep the hair clean, if necessary it should be washed every day.
The second step is to disinfect, this is done using an anti-dandruff shampoo or lotion. Dandruff can be very resistant or very easy to cure. Normally dandruff is very persistent and does not heal completely, on the contrary it reappears in cycles. Therefore, measures must be taken to keep it under control. The start of any treatment should be intensive and should be lightened as dandruff improves. Intensive treatments can not be used for a long time because they irritate the scalp contributing in this way to generate more dandruff.