Dandruff
Causes:
- Dandruff is a common problem encountered by most of us. Not only is it unsightly and unattractive, but it is also uncomfortable and itchy.
- Normally new skin is formed regularly in the scalp and the dead skin is shed off. This is a continuous cycle.
- In dandruff the cycle gets accelerated or the dead cells are not shed off and gather in clumps.
- Excessive scales always attract fungi, which further perpetuates dandruff
Common Causes :
- Exposure of oily hair : Invites fungal infections and pollutants. They tend to stick to the scalp because of the oil and hence increase dandruff.
- Overactive sebaceous glands : This increases the oiliness of scalp thereby dandruff. It is exemplified in teenagers having the problem of pimples or acne.
- Excessive dryness of the scalp can also lead to dandruff.
- Certain skin disorders like psoriasis, eczema also cause dandruff.
- Stress is also an important cause
