Even the most thoughtful way can ruin the "frost" on the shoulders - dandruff.Dozens of commercials promise to deliver us from it forever ... But Where does dandruff on your head?What it is?On these and many other questions will be answered our article.
Speaking scientifically, dandruff - are consequences of inflammation of the skin due to an increase of sebum.Well, in fact, in common parlance, dandruff - it exfoliate the skin in the form of white flakes.
If scratched his head, and there was dandruff, it is not always a sign of a cosmetic problem, it is often the symptoms of diseases such as psoriasis and seborrhea.In this case, it is desirable to consult a doctor.
Under normal conditions the scalp is updated every month, and the horny scales are practically invisible.When this process is due to any reason is sharply accelerated, formed large flakes of skin cells - dandruff on the head.It is of three types: dry, oily and combination.Treatment prescribed by a dermatologist in accordance with the supplied type.
Stress, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system diseases, poor diet, lack of vitamin B, circulatory disorders, genetic predisposition, frequent washing of the head and the constant use of a hair dryer - all factors that lead to the fact that we have a dandruff and itchingscalp.
However, even before the visit to the doctor, you can take steps themselves to combat the disease:
- Stop eating fatty, spicy and sweet;
- not neglect physical activity;
- not use hot water to wash it;
- eliminate drying hairdryer or place it on a sparing mode if you need to use;
- dry the hair dryer at least 30 cm from the hair.
Sometimes the implementation of these simple rules can save you from having to visit the doctor - dandruff on the head itself will take place!
There are other treatments for this disease.It is the use of special shampoos and folk remedies.
medicated shampoos different mechanism of action to:
- removes excess sebum and reduce its production.They contain tar or pitch - a product of processing of coal.
- antifungal.As part there ketoconazole or Nizoral.
- exfoliating containing sulfur, selenium and zinc salts.
- increases blood circulation of the scalp - a new development, which includes ihtiola mineraloproteinovye sodium and additives.
Choose a shampoo can only be a specialist.The course of treatment lasts from one to several months.
Traditional medicine also has not disregarded such problem as dandruff on the head.Here are some tips of our grandmothers, to help in the fight for healthy hair:
- Twice a week, rub a tincture of calendula into the scalp, cover with a towel for half an hour, then rinse hair with warm water.
- Useful mask of sour half-hour or yogurt.Then rinse the head of a liter of warm water to dilute a tablespoon of dry mustard.
- mixture of one part of burdock or castor oil, and ten - alcohol tincture of calendula.Double rub it into the scalp daily.
- Effectively assists and onion juice with vodka - rub this mixture for half an hour before shampooing the hair roots.
Be beautiful!Properly care for their hair, because any problem is easier to prevent than to treat.
