Hair- What Causes Dandruff?
C.D. Mohatta
August 22, 2006
Dandruff is one of the most common scalp problems. But it is surprising that no precise cause of dandruff is known. There is therefore no cure for dandruff, but you can treat it whenever it shows up. There are many factors that trigger dandruff and some speculation about the possible causes. Let us talk about them so that we can keep our scalps squeaky clean from dandruff.
Dandruff And Fungus:
Dandruff is a kind of seborrheic dermatitis and it is believed that dandruff is caused by a fungus that normally lives on the human skin and feeds on skin oils. During dandruff, this fungus known as malassezia multiplies manifold and creates problems in the scalp. Why a fungus, which otherwise lies dormant, suddenly flares up and multiplies is not precisely known.
Dandruff and Other Causes:
Other causes that are held responsible for dandruff are - stress, poor hygiene of scalp, over use of shampoos, under use of shampoos, chemical treatments that harm the hair and scalp, etc. The incidence of dandruff is less in summer than in winter.
We can deduce that less sun may be causing dandruff, but exposing more to sun may cause serious skin problems.
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This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advice and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for all your medical concerns. Please follow any information given in this article only after consulting your doctor or qualified medical professional. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from any information obtained from this article.
Dandruff And Fungus:
Dandruff is a kind of seborrheic dermatitis and it is believed that dandruff is caused by a fungus that normally lives on the human skin and feeds on skin oils. During dandruff, this fungus known as malassezia multiplies manifold and creates problems in the scalp. Why a fungus, which otherwise lies dormant, suddenly flares up and multiplies is not precisely known.
Dandruff and Other Causes:
Other causes that are held responsible for dandruff are - stress, poor hygiene of scalp, over use of shampoos, under use of shampoos, chemical treatments that harm the hair and scalp, etc. The incidence of dandruff is less in summer than in winter.
We can deduce that less sun may be causing dandruff, but exposing more to sun may cause serious skin problems.
Read more about Dandruff
This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advice and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for all your medical concerns. Please follow any information given in this article only after consulting your doctor or qualified medical professional. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from any information obtained from this article.
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