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Introduction
Dandruff is a
shedding of the skin on the scalp that leads to
white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders.
Causes
The exact cause of dandruff is unknown. However,
some of the conditions below may cause dandruff:
- Dry skin is the most common cause of itchy,
flaking skin. Flakes from dry skin are usually
smaller and less oily than those caused by
dandruff.
- Seborrheic dermatitis is a frequent cause of
dandruff. Dandruff caused by seborrheic dermatitis
is characterized by red, greasy skin covered with
flaky white or yellow scales.
Psoriasis.
- Psoriasis causes an accumulation of dead skin
cells that form thick silvery scales. It can occur
on your scalp, forehead, neck, arms. knees,
elbows, trunk, and neck.
- Sometimes sensitivities to certain hair-care
products or hair dyes can cause a red, itchy,
scaling scalp.
Symptoms
The most common symptom of dandruff is itching
and excessive flaking of the scalp.
Treatment Use an antidandruff shampoo.
Active ingredients in some popular products include:
Zinc Pyrithione, Climbazole, Octopirox and
Ketoconazole.
Use a hair conditioner to smooth out tangles..
Shampoo daily to prevent a build up of dead skin
cells on your scalp.
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