Flakes in the hair
At least half of the people sometimes suffer from dandruff. Nothing to be ashamed of, but it can still be very annoying to constantly have a white ‘snowstorm’ on your shoulders.
There are a number of persistent misunderstandings about dandruff. For example, people with dark hair would be more likely to suffer from it. Nonsense, in people with gray, blond or reddish hair, dandruff is only less noticeable. It is also thought to be a matter of hygiene. If you wash your hair regularly and rinse it well, you should not be bothered by it. And there are people who think it will make them bald…
Nothing is less true. Exactly how dandruff develops is unknown. What is certain is that the scalp renews itself twice as fast as normal. The dead cells are shed faster and you can see them.
wet rose
It is often assumed that it is a mild form of seborrheic eczema goes. The scalp would then be inflamed by an infection of the yeast Pityrosporon ovale. This yeast is normally also found in the skin, but you can have an allergic reaction to it. A hereditary factor probably plays a role here. Your sebaceous glands will also work harder, making the flakes somewhat sticky. That’s why some people sometimes call dandruff ‘wet’ dandruff.
Dandruff is easy to treat with an anti-dandruff shampoo. These shampoos contain substances such as: zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole, piroctone olamine, selenium sulfide or tar. You will usually see an improvement after six weeks.
If this is not the case, it is better to call a doctor. Especially if you get flakes on your forehead or face. There are also other ailments that can cause dander, such as: psoriasis.
dry rose
You can also get dander from drying out your scalp. It often itches too. This is popularly referred to as ‘dry’ dandruff. The so-called dry dandruff is the result of a scalp that is too dry. It gives small, white flakes on the scalp and in the hair.
The flakes flutter over the clothes. This can be caused by, for example, dry air, hormonal changes, or washing too much with a strong degreasing shampoo. Use a mild shampoo and rinse well. There are special shampoos on the market that can potentially soothe and nourish dry scalps.
