what excactely is dandruff?

Answer 1

What is dandruff?
A person's entire body surface continuously sheds dead skin cells. Dandruff , the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp at an excessive rate, is the result of the normal growing process of the skin cells of the scalp. Dandruff is a bothersome problem sometimes thought to be associated with inefficient hair care. Nothing could be further from the truth - anyone who has dandruff knows that!
If you're troubled by dandruff, that snowy, dust-like stuff that falls from scalp to shoulders, you're not alone. Nearly everyone has dandruff to some degree. You can also try out this Anti- Dandruff Shampoo to help control dandruff.

Effects of dandruff
. Dandruff weakens the roots, and consequently hair starts falling off.
. Dandruff sticks on to the skin of the scalp in a cake form and blocks free flow of air to the roots.
. As a result, hair becomes weak at the roots and loosen their hold.

Dandruff - Causes
Studies indicate that 50% of adults are affected by dandruff at some time or the other in their lives. More often than not, it is the result of a disturbance in the body's metabolic process. Your scalp, like the rest of your skin, is constantly renewing and shedding itself. Old cells die out and give way to new ones. And when the natural balance in the metabolic process is upset, the new cells form faster than the old cells can be shed off. These then accumulate on the scalp in the form of flakes. The metabolic process can be disturbed by
. Drugs
. The onset of puberty
. Emotional stress and strain
. Sudden changes in the climate or your diet.
. It is also believed that dandruff is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp.

Factors that may augment a dandruff condition
Infrequent shampooing of hair, inadequate rinsing and excessive use of a hot hair dryer (which also causes contact dermatitis), aggravates dandruff. You could prevent dandruff by shampooing regularly with a mild shampoo. Massage your scalp gently to loosen flakes and rinse the hair and scalp thoroughly.
Excessive use of hairsprays and gels and improper use of hair coloring products can cause dandruff. Tight fitting hats and scarves should be avoided.
A combination of cold weather, low humidity and dry indoor heat could explain persistent dandruff.
Poor diet, food allergies, hormonal imbalances, and infections can all lead to dandruff.

Do you really have dandruff?
Before you start treating your hair for dandruff, make sure you really have dandruff. Sometimes a flaky scalp may be caused by too much sun, or excessive use of hair dryers. It can also be caused by the use of soaps on the hair, or harsh shampoos which do not wash out easily. Care must be taken not to confuse simple dandruff with other conditions that also cause flaking of the scalp, such as seborrheic dermatitisor psoriasis.

Your Comb/ Brush and dandruff
Never use the brush or comb of the person suffering from dandruff as it is dangerous and contagious. Likewise, make sure that you wash your comb/brush after every shampoo if you have dandruff yourself! Many medicines, medicated soaps and shampoos are available to counter dandruff, but the most effective is cleanliness of hair. Brush your hair thrice a day and shampoo at least once a week. While washing your hair, take care the water does not trickle down your face. There are chances that you may get pimples.

SOme home remedies for dandruff
*Egg pack for dandruff worries
Beat two eggs and add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet the hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and let the mixture on for ten minutes to fifteen minutes. Then rinse the hair with lukewarm water. This will keep both dandruff and hairfall problem away from you.

*Tips to get rid of dandruff
Add 3 drops of tea tree oil, a natural antiseptic, to a small amount of shampoo and then wash your hair.
Avoid or decrease your intake of fried foods, dairy products, sugar, chocolate and nuts.
Taking selenium, vitamin B complex, vitamin E and zinc supplements can also help. Do not exceed 100mg of zinc a day.

*Aromatherapy for Dandruff
After shampooing, use a diluted solution of conditioner, or
plain water, to which you've added one or two drops of
essential oil of rosemary and rose geranium. Rub into the
scalp and leave for 8-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and
repeat with every other shampoo.

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Check out the advice for very common hair queries...

Q: I have lots of dandruff. Can you recommend a natural hair pack or home remedy for dandruff?

A: Make a paste of fenugreek (methi) with rose water apply for half an hour.

Q: My hair is thin, what haircut do I have?

A: The haircut for thin hair has to be short as it can't hold bounce or shape if they are long. So they should be below shoulder.

Q: Is it possible to align hair length without the use of a scissor?

A: Yes you could go for some hair extension.

Q: I have dandruff due to which I am getting small pimples on face. Also my hair has become very rough. Except for shampoo what else could be applied in order to make them soft & straight? Also does streaking the hair spoil texture of hair?

A: You may have oily dandruff. You can use henna every fortnight for half an hour's time, and on top of it use serum on the hair. You could go ahead with streaks as it does not spoil the texture of hair.

Q: I had highlighted my hair six or seven months back. My hair has become dry and dull. I've tried all brands of shampoo but none of them suits me and after washing it becomes very rough.

A: After highlighting the hair becomes slightly dry and dull. You need to regularly use conditioner or leave on conditioner like serum after every wash.

Answer 2

Dandruff (also called scurf; its scientific name is Pityriasis capitis) is the excessive flaking of dead skin that forms on the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Some people, however, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers, experience an unusually large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation. Most cases of dandruff can be treated with specialized shampoos or common household remedies.

Dandruff can also be a symptom of seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection or head lice. Excessive scratching should be avoided. Scratching to the point of causing breaks in the skin can increase the risk for infections, particularly from staph and strep bacteria. While these infections are the biggest risk from dandruff, many people find that dandruff can cause social or self-esteem issues, so treatment can be very important for purely social reasons.

Answer 3

Dandruff is bits of dead scalp that sheds into your hair. So next time somebody asks 'Can a bald man get dandruff' The answer is yes!

Answer 4

Dandruff is just a flakey scalp often confused with scurf which is left over residue of shampoo that has not been washed out properly, if you have dandruff try useing a shampoo with tea tree oil in

Answer 5

it's flaking skin. Dust is made up of the same thing. Are we to assume from this that there is so much dandruff in your house that you feel under threat from it?

Answer 6

Dandruff is caused by the mixture of oils produced by your skin and minerals in the water (such as calcium).

Answer 7

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Answer 8

A blonde and a brunette were talking one day. The brunette said that her boyfriend had a slight dandruff problem but she gave him "Head and Shoulders" and it cleared it up.
The blonde asked inquisitively, "How do you give shoulders?"

Answer 9

skin flaking from you scalp the more oily the larger the flakes

Answer 10

I was born along with blonde hair so i think i actually look fine thats the way i actually was born