Every second inhabitant of the planet is faced with the problem of dandruff at least once in a lifetime.
The causes of dandruff
Dandruff results from a combination of three factors:
- A microorganism called Malassezia globosa, which lives on our skin
- Natural scalp fat called sebum
- Sensitive scalp
Malassezia yeast breaks down the scalp into oleic acid.
And in case of increased sensitivity of the scalp to the effects of this acid, which is observed in 50% of the world’s population, irritation appears, the symptom of which is dandruff.
When does dandruff appear?
Dandruff, as a rule, appears during puberty when the hormonal background associated with more intense secretion of the sebaceous glands. As a result of this, a rich nutrient medium is created for the microorganism Malassezia globosa, which is the main cause of dandruff.
Вut dandruff can also occur in other periods with hormonal changes: in adulthood or under the influence of stress.
Symptoms of dandruff
The simplest indicator of dandruff is white flakes of skin on the shoulders, but there are other signs:
- Itching
- Redness
- Dry scalp
They can occur as a result of irritation as a reaction of sensitive scalp to the microorganism that causes dandruff.
How to get rid of dandruff
Fortunately, it is easy to deal with dandruff, white scales and dry scalp. To eliminate all symptoms, just wash your hair with anti-dandruff shampoo with proven effectiveness.
There are many different shampoos that are indicated for use depending on the specific symptoms, hair type and desired visible result of application — they will help to make the hair more thick and voluminous or smooth and silky.
All of them contain zinc pyrithione as an active substance, the effectiveness of which in the fight against dandruff with regular use has been proven by numerous clinical trials.