According to some clinical researches dandruff does not appears as a result of overusing hair product, dry skin on the scalp or poor hygiene, but rather as a result of a fungus called “malassezia.” This fungus exists on the scalp of all adults and feeds on the oil secretions. When this fungus gets out of control, causes clumps of dead skin cells called dandruff. Dandruff is not a chronic condition and can be treated with regular use of special shampoos. There are many shampoos on the market and some of them are more and some less successful in the dandruff control. Combination of shampoos with different ingredients is the best method for dandruff control. The shampoos that are recommended for dandruff control and treatment should contain special ingredients like Zink Pirotine, Salicil acid, Sulphur, Tar, Selenium sulphide and other ingredients. Dandruff tends to be very persistent and requires constant treatments for successful dandruff control.
Zink Pirotine is antifungal and antibacterial agent which has been proven to fight the fungus that causes dandruff. Head&Shoulders is the most popular antidandruff shampoo that contains this specific ingredient. Selenium sulphide works for dandruff control in a way that fights against the fungus “malassezia” that causes dandruff. It reducing the cell turnover and has anti-seborrheic actions. These types of shampoos are not recommended for blond, gray or coloured hair because they can cause discoloration. Tar-based shampoos are found to be very successful in dandruff control and they contain coal tar, which slows cell turnover and reduces the formation and colonisation of the “malassezia.” fungus.
For successful dandruff control one should use anti-dandruff shampoos every day until the dandruff is under control. After this, when the dandruff is under control the usage of anti-dandruff shampoos should be limited to two to three times a week. For best results the anti-dandruff shampoo should be used in combination with moisturising shampoo. Usually one anti-dandruff shampoo looses its effectiveness after some time and one should switch to another anti-dandruff shampoo or try to alter between two different anti-dandruff shampoos. When using anti-dandruff shampoos always follow the instructions of the manufacturer. If the treatment and the dandruff control fail, one should visit and ask for an advice from a dermatologist that might prescribe some stronger treatments.
In addition to using the proper shampoo and for successful dandruff control, there are some other steps that can be taken to control dandruff. These steps include: eating proper food full of vitamins and minerals, keeping stress under control, exfoliating the scalp with facial exfoliating cream and reducing or completely abandoning the usage of hair styling products. If you establish and persistently follow the routine for successful dandruff control you will manage to have beautiful hear full of life and dandruff free.
