About Dandruff

What Causes Dandruff on Scalp and Hair

If you want to know about dandruff, you've come to the right place. In this article, I'll explain what is dandruff, what causes dandruff, treatment for dandruff and home remedies for dandruff.

What is Dandruff

Dandruff plain and simple looks like dead flakes of skin on the scalp. You most often see the flakes either in their scalp or in their hair. Sometimes the flakes may even fall to your clothing which is really apparent when wearing a black sweater! Most people may also notice that their hair and scalp may be dry and itchy.

Causes of Dandruff

Many people get confused by dandruff and don't realize that dandruff is caused by the presence of yeast in hair follicles. It appears as flakes of skin on the scalp. You may have misdiagnosed yourself as having dandruff, however, because other things may resemble dandruff. You may actually just have a dirty scalp with build-up of styling products or potentially dried shampoo/conditioner that was never rinsed out. It's even possible that you could have some sort of eczema, seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis.

Treatments for Dandruff

Most people don't want to sit and deal with the dandruff; they'd much rather treat it so they can stop the itching sooner rather than later.There are many treatments for dandruff and the most common one is to use a shampoo that is made for dandruff control or anti dandruff shampoo. Notice, I said "dandruff control" and not "dandruff cure." There is no such thing as a dandruff cure but it can be controlled and treated.

Several of the best dandruff shampoo you can buy at the drugstore are Head and Shoulders, Neutrogena, and Selsun Blue. If you try these and still have an issue with dandruff, then you should see a dermatologist who can recommend a prescription to better control it.

Home Remedy for Dandruff

Many people want to seek alternative treatments for dandruff. I've read a ton of various natural and herbal treatments on dandruff and what they can do about it. I would recommend that you do your own additional research before trying these or check with your dermatologist.

Tea Tree Oil is the most common natural remedy that I've come across. Some dandruff shampoos already contain this essential oil. Some people have tried using a mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar. Here's some additional information on dandruff causes and remedies.

Conclusion

This summary about dandruff should help you to determine if you are actually suffering from dandruff or product build-up. Additionally, you should have some ideas of what you need to do about it. Dandruff can lead to embarrassment and really is just an annoyance. On your journey to long, healthy hair controlling dandruff will lead to an even healthier hair appearance.