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What is dandruff?
It is a non-contagious and not a serious condition in which the skin of the scalp becomes dry or greasy and dead skin is shed as flakes which are seen in hair and shoulders. Although harmless but dandruff can cause an embarrassing situation. People who have dandruff usually have accelerated cell cycle in which cells of the scalp grow fast and shed fast.
Risk factors for dandruff:
Anyone can get dandruff, but there are a few factors that raise your ris...more
It is a non-contagious and not a serious condition in which the skin of the scalp becomes dry or greasy and dead skin is shed as flakes which are seen in hair and shoulders. Although harmless but dandruff can cause an embarrassing situation. People who have dandruff usually have accelerated cell cycle in which cells of the scalp grow fast and shed fast.
Risk factors for dandruff:
Anyone can get dandruff, but there are a few factors that raise your ris...more
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Dandruff is one of the most common chronic hair conditions. It is characterized by a white, flaky substance on the scalp. Dandruff is not a serious condition and neither is it contagious. However, people still want it gone so that their hair looks better. Here are the symptoms as well as the causes of dandruff.
Causes:
Skin drying up: Dry skin is the most common cause of dandruff. The flakes from dry skin are usually less oily and smaller than with other forms of dandruff.
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Causes:
Skin drying up: Dry skin is the most common cause of dandruff. The flakes from dry skin are usually less oily and smaller than with other forms of dandruff.
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Dandruff is one of the most common chronic hair conditions. It is characterized by a white, flaky substance on the scalp. Dandruff is not a serious condition and neither is it contagious. However, people still want it gone so that their hair looks better.
Following are the misleading conceptions about Dandruff :
Myth 1: Dandruff results from bad hygiene? Fact: While regular shampooing can help keep dandruff under control, this condition does not stem from a lack of hygiene as even t...more
Following are the misleading conceptions about Dandruff :
Myth 1: Dandruff results from bad hygiene? Fact: While regular shampooing can help keep dandruff under control, this condition does not stem from a lack of hygiene as even t...more
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Dry scalp is a distressing condition which is characterized by persistent irritation on the scalp. There is a constant sensation of itching, which can also be accompanied by chronic dandruff and hair loss. Causes of dry scalp are numerous of which use of harsh chemical products on hair is the most commonly implicated cause. Dehydration of the body or excessive washing of hair, skin infections affecting the scalp can also cause a dry scalp.
Ayurvedic remedies are beneficial in treating a...more
Ayurvedic remedies are beneficial in treating a...more
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Scratching dandruff or a flaky scalp is a common problem that can be quite embarrassing for the person concerned. You comb your hair only to find white flakes all-around your shoulder (more visible, if you are wearing a dark-coloured dress). Men as well as women, can both suffer from a flaky scalp. The characteristic white flakes associated with the condition are nothing, but the dead skin cells that your scalp sheds from time to time.
The trigger for a flaky scalp can be a myriad of re...more
The trigger for a flaky scalp can be a myriad of re...more
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Who would have thought that a little dry scalp could make a multitude of people feel terrible about their lives! Dandruff is not only upsetting because of the physical constraints it brings along, but also because it is a compelling cause of mental setback. Peers and relatives judge you silently; they might choose to avoid your company. Some might even console you that you are making the issue more embarrassing. Instead of feeling depressed about flaky scalp skin that recurrently keeps worsening...more
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Dandruff also known as Seborrhea, is the white flakes that you may notice on your scalp or skin. It is generally caused due to dryness. Dandruff can only be controlled and not absolutely cured. It can give rise to other skin problems as well. The following are the ways in which your skin may be adversely affected due to dandruff:
Pimples may pop out: Due to dandruff pimples may pop out on your skin. If the white flakes fall on your T- zone region, the facial area which is more prone to ...more
Pimples may pop out: Due to dandruff pimples may pop out on your skin. If the white flakes fall on your T- zone region, the facial area which is more prone to ...more
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DANDRUFF [DANDRUFF]
Dry white flakes of skin, on your scalp, is known as dandruff.
It is not a health risk but is a source of embarrassment.
Some people have the wrong notion that it is because of bad hygiene or washing the hair often - this is a false belief. It is just that people having dandruff shed more skin then others.
However, some dermatologists suggest that is caused by a yeast fungus that is believed to breed in a combination of sebaceous oil and dead skin c...more
Dry white flakes of skin, on your scalp, is known as dandruff.
It is not a health risk but is a source of embarrassment.
Some people have the wrong notion that it is because of bad hygiene or washing the hair often - this is a false belief. It is just that people having dandruff shed more skin then others.
However, some dermatologists suggest that is caused by a yeast fungus that is believed to breed in a combination of sebaceous oil and dead skin c...more
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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.
1. MATRIX BIOLAGE S...more
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.
1. MATRIX BIOLAGE S...more
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Dandruff is a very common hair condition which affects the hair follicles and the scalp of thousands of people. Dandruff tends to weaken the hair strands and also causes numerous hair related problems. White flakes in small numbers are not an issue to be considered because the dried out cells tend to fall off that way. But when you see that the white flakes are increasing at a rapid rate, you should understand that you have the problem of Dandruff.
So, how are you going to get rid of th...more
So, how are you going to get rid of th...more
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