Dandruff is the formation of flakes on the scalp, and they show up as white particles in the hair, collar, and shoulders. Not only can dandruff be itchy, but it can also look quite embarrassing especially when easily noticeable on the hair and the collar and shoulder regions of dark colored shirts. Although dandruff is not a very serious issue, it is best to treat it as soon as possible. Consult a dermatologist as soon as you see flakes of skin in your hair, collar or shoulders.
What are the causes of Dandruff?
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Contrary to popular belief, dandruff is not caused by dirty hair. Dandruff or flaky skin formation on the scalp is caused by speeding up skin renewal cycle which results in excessive skin formation thus leading to building up of skin flakes. Dandruff can be triggered by excessive or very little washing and can be caused as a result of a very dry scalp or oily scalp. It can also be caused by skin fungus Malassezia. Drink plenty of water and shampoo at least twice a week or as recommended by your dermatologist.
Dandruff easily spreads to other parts of your face and causes skin issues.
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The ill effects of dandruff are not just limited to your scalp but also to your face, chest, and shoulders. If you ever notice skin flakes in your eyebrow region, forehead, sides of the nose and chin area, then this is the result of dandruff on your facial skin. Since the skin flakes from your scalp fall on your face, chest, and back, this irritates the skin and may lead to skin inflammation in such areas. Do not use excessive soap and moisturizer since these only irritate the skin and aggravate the condition causing pimples and rashes.
Itchy and flaky skin found on the sides of the nose and in eyebrows are symptoms of facial dandruff.
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If you notice skin flakes that are small and white or oily, greasy and yellowish near in the eyebrow region, the t-zone of your face or at the sides of your nose, then this is a major symptom of facial dandruff. It is usually caused by the falling of skin flakes from scalp on the face and can also be produced as a result of oily facial skin. Facial dandruff can also lead to rashes on chest, shoulders and back and pimples on the face as the condition get worse. Use mild cleansers that control yeast formation to treat facial dandruff effectively.
Using aloe vera gel can lead to the formation of dandruff on the scalp.
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Aloe vera gel is one of the mildest and natural ways to treat dandruff and soothe the skin. It can be used to treat flaky skin on the scalp or face, and its antioxidant and antifungal properties are great for fighting off the causes of dandruff and restoring skin to its normal health. Use a zinc pyrithione shampoo if you have a major dandruff problem caused by the fungus Malassezia.
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