What is Dandruff?

What is dandruff? This question must have originated in your mind a thousand times and the simple answer is that it is just a layer of dead skin cells on the scalp.

 

Most people have dandruff whether visible or hidden. Sometimes white flakes appear on one’s head which is an obvious case of dandruff. More severe cases of dandruff are also present in which even big lumps of dandruff can be seen.

 

About Dandruff

Pityriasis- capitis and Seborrhea dermatitis are the two types of dandruff.

 

The first one is the thick and oily dandruff which seems crusted and it occurs when the skin of the scalp is very oily. Whereas the second one that is Seborrhea dermatitis contains dry and white flakes of dandruff which may fall on our shoulders and it is mainly caused by dry scalp.

 

Although the exact cause is not yet known but it is believed that the health of scalp and diet plays an important role in determining the flaky scalp condition.

 

Unlike other diseases, dandruff is not contagious and can be treated effectively. There are various levels of treatments, for example for milder cases even shampooing one’s hair might be enough to remove dandruff completely.

 

Click the link above to learn more specifics about dry flaky scalp.

 

What Causes Dandruff

Some of the causes of dandruff can be as simple as our food.  When it comes to diet it is believed that food containing yeast can promote the growth of dandruff while eating vegetables and fruits makes your scalp healthier and prevents the growth of dandruff. Proper hydration of the whole body is also required if you want to limit dandruff.

 

Treatments for Dandruff

Now that you've learned what is dandruff, let's get down to some remedies.

Getting Rid of Dandruff

For treatment of severe cases of flaky scalp, specialized products (i.e. anti dandruff shampoo) are also available in the market containing some active ingredients but make sure to research well before application. You may need to try multiple products before you find a product that suites you.  Read more in this article on how to get rid of this dry, flaky scalp.

 

Anti-Dandruff Shampoos

There are some shampoos that you can buy to help with your dry scalp.  You can find the most common anti dandruff shampoos at your local drugstore.  Try them out before resorting to a prescription.  Check out the above link to learn more about these shampoos.

 

Women's Home Remedy for Dandruff

If you're a woman and experiencing dandruff, you probably feel even more devastated than men.  Have a look at this article to treat your dry scalp as only a woman can!

 

More Dandruff Home Remedies

Dandruff home remedies can include some of the below recipes but check out the link to find more information on homemade treatments.

• Some home remedies are also available which includes application of citric products on the scalp. These include lemon juice, baking soda, tea leaves and apple cider vinegar.
   
• Sunlight can also be helpful in getting rid of dandruff but try not to expose yourself for too long as that may cause even more dry scalp issues.
   
• Some herbal oils are also available which contains olive oil, coconut oil and tea-tree oil; they help to moisten the scalp reducing the growth of dandruff.

 

Natural Dandruff Remedies

Did you know that you could control your dandruff with your diet?  Yes, with the food that you eat.  And while you're eating, how about using some of those same foods to help cure your dandruff.  Read here to find out what olive oil has to do with dandruff.

 

Eyebrow Dandrff

Some people experience a flaky scalp while others may deal with flaky eyebrows.  Well, it's the same thing!  The same issue that can develop on your scalp can develop on your eyebrows.  Check out this article to learn how to deal with annoying eyebrow dandruff.

 

If all the above mentioned tips do not help you even after regular use then you should consult your physician. They can determine a suitable treatment for you. So now you know what is dandruff and all the affiliated problems and their cures.