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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Chandigarh
That itch on your scalp that has flaky scales could be seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea A.K.A. DANDRUFF. And it can appear on your body as well as your scalp.
Causes
We don't know what exactly causes seborrheic dermatitis. It seems to be a combination of things, including:
Stress
Your genes
A yeast that normally lives on skin
Certain medical conditions and medicines
Cold, dry weather
It doesn't come from an allergy or being unclean.
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Causes
We don't know what exactly causes seborrheic dermatitis. It seems to be a combination of things, including:
Stress
Your genes
A yeast that normally lives on skin
Certain medical conditions and medicines
Cold, dry weather
It doesn't come from an allergy or being unclean.
Newb...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition marked by flaking of the skin on your scalp. Dandruff isn't contagious or serious. But it can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat.
Causes of Dandruff-
Your skin constantly produces new skin cells and sheds old cells to stay healthy. Dandruff can occur when this cycle of skin renewal speeds up.
This leads to patches of dead skin forming on the scalp that comes away into the hair. The main causes of flaky scalp ca...more
Causes of Dandruff-
Your skin constantly produces new skin cells and sheds old cells to stay healthy. Dandruff can occur when this cycle of skin renewal speeds up.
This leads to patches of dead skin forming on the scalp that comes away into the hair. The main causes of flaky scalp ca...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dandruff is normally the result of dead skin cells, oily skin on the scalp and mental stress. This is, in fact, one of the most irritating skin problems!
But, luckily, the market is full of reliable products that promise to get you rid of hair fall and fulfill it as well.
Most of the products are made of natural and herbal extracts and therefore help you fight other hair related problem like hair fall too and bring back the lost luster and strength.
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But, luckily, the market is full of reliable products that promise to get you rid of hair fall and fulfill it as well.
Most of the products are made of natural and herbal extracts and therefore help you fight other hair related problem like hair fall too and bring back the lost luster and strength.
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Dandruff may be the result of a dry scalp, or a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeast like fungus called malassezia. Drugstore remedies might include shampoos with zinc pyrithione, which targets fungus and bacteria; ketoconazole, which also fights fungus; coal tar and selenium sulphide, which slow the growth and die-off of skin cells on your scalp; and salicylic acid. 1) Aspirin contains the same act...more
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May be you are mixing oil and water. Avoid it. Go for ayurvedic treatment will have permanent solutions.
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Dandruff can be due to many factors. Sometimes it can be due to nutritional deficiency like biotin, methyl cobalamins deficiency. Sometime it can be due to some infection or sometime it can be due to diseases like psoriasis. Initially you can Use ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione based shampoo twice weekly. Apply over the scalp and then leave it for 5 minutes and wash it off. Avoid oiling your scalp. You can oil and massage your scalp before head wash. If problem still persist then you can consul...more
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Hi!
Dandruff is something which is not just external but is linked to your diet, hormones etc. Usually, from the age of puberty to adulthood, oil glands will be very active and can cause repeated inflammation. So, dandruff can be controlled in this age group and not cured completely. Use ketoconozole containing shampoo like head and shoulders, scalpe etc to control dandruff. Reduce oily foods, non vegetarian foods, sweets and chocolates ,dairy foods to control dandruff.
Dandruff is something which is not just external but is linked to your diet, hormones etc. Usually, from the age of puberty to adulthood, oil glands will be very active and can cause repeated inflammation. So, dandruff can be controlled in this age group and not cured completely. Use ketoconozole containing shampoo like head and shoulders, scalpe etc to control dandruff. Reduce oily foods, non vegetarian foods, sweets and chocolates ,dairy foods to control dandruff.
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Dandruff is the white particle which is usually shredded off on the shoulders. These particles are the result of dry and pale skin which when are formed on the scalp. Though the peeling of the skin is normal if it is severe, then the problem is considered as serious.
Causes and symptoms for the dandruff
Researchers have proven that dandruff will never produce any symptoms by itself. One of the most common reasons of the dandruff is known to be Seborrhea. Though dandruff seems to be ...more
Causes and symptoms for the dandruff
Researchers have proven that dandruff will never produce any symptoms by itself. One of the most common reasons of the dandruff is known to be Seborrhea. Though dandruff seems to be ...more
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