2006-12-15 20:52:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
I wouldn't say purpose really.. its just a side effect of a dry scalp
2006-12-15 20:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by ladyjeansntee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As skin grows, epidermal cells are pushed outward where they eventually die and flake off the head. In most people, these flakes of skin are too small to be visible. However, certain conditions cause cell turnover to be unusually rapid, especially common in the scalp. In people with dandruff, skin cells may die and be replaced about once every two weeks, as opposed to around once a month in people without dandruff. The result is that dead skin cells are shed in large clumps, which appear as small, white or grayish patches on the scalp.
2006-12-15 20:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by christinabambina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of dandruff is a warning to you that you have dry scalp, you can sort it out, maybe your shampoo is too harsh or you have a skin condition you are unaware of. Ask your hairdreser for advice, it's easily sorted out once you know how. I use Head & Shoulders shampoo - it works.
2006-12-15 21:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by ffiondove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dandruff doesn't really have a purpose it's just the dead skin on your hed that can not escape from the head (because of hair) and so lies there untill washed etc
2006-12-15 21:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by nbrownie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think dandruff is our body's way of saying that we're neglecting our scalp of moisture it badly needs. It can also be an indicator of a fungal infection or when you don't wash your hair regularly.
2006-12-16 21:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by the_grimwitch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dandruff's purpose is to be annoying n look ugly
2006-12-15 21:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To remind us our scalp is in need of some natural health. Dryness, bacteria, or injury causes the flakes to appear. To remind us that baptism was a way to teach the ignorant about bathing.
2006-12-15 20:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by d4d9er 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dandruff is dead skin cells.
2006-12-15 20:56:55 · answer #8 · answered by NickynJessie H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the purpose is to make you see that humans do shed their skin like snakes did.
2006-12-17 16:33:03 · answer #9 · answered by the elf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be there to notify you of a dietary mistake you are making, perhaps a food allergy.
but not everything has a purpose.
2006-12-15 20:57:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋