Dandruff or a flaky scalp can be more socially unacceptable than body odor and bad breath. Some people feel that a lack of cleanliness causes dandruff, but it is more complicated then this. It is often found that the problem with dandruff is worse in the winter months and better in the summer, this is thought to be caused by changes in humidity.

While dandruff does not actually cause hair loss, you can have a full head of hair and still have dandruff, it should be cleared up if possible, as a clean scalp can help prevent hair loss.

Definition of Dandruff

Dandruff is a mild inflammation of the scalp causing flaking. These flakes are often extremely visible on the hair and often fall on the shoulder showing a high visibility of the problem. There is sometimes itching or soreness and the scalp can have a tight feeling.

Treatments for Dandruff

These compounds are how dandruff used to be treated: Boric acid, or peanut oil rubbed into the scalp.

Modern day compounds that are self adjusting and advanced formula are highly effective in controlling dandruff. These new technology compound shampoos should be left on at least five minutes before being thoroughly rinsed. The hair and scalp should be shampooed with this type of shampoo at least once a week.

Dandruff can be due to nutritional deficiencies. It is recommended a person gets adequate amounts of vitamins. Also highly effective in treating dandruff is zinc. A zinc vitamin supplement taken daily is excellent for the skin and hair. When used in conjunction with a zinc based shampoo the problem of dandruff should be kept at bay . N utritional products including multivitamin and mineral supplements, a highly bio-available calcium formula, and a technologically advanced antioxidant with proprietary botanical blends are helpful.

Another supplement being given a lot of praise regarding skin care is Tea Tree Oil, which is also claimed as being extremely beneficial to the hair and scalp. N atural products are effective for combating the symptoms of dry, flaky scalp. The Anti- Flake shampoos are a super-charged, synergistic blend of botanical and Nanosphere Technology. These products work daily for dandruff or as needed.

More serious cases of flaky scalp

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

Seborrhoea comes from the word sebum, which is the natural oil produced in the sebaceous glands that flow into the hair follicle. Seborrhoeic dermatitis has been called a more serious form of dandruff because there is no clear division between the two. Flaking, redness and itching are more severe and appear on the scalp, eyebrows, around the nose and cheeks. Also it is commonly seen behind the ears and even on the chest and groin area. It may interfere with the nutrition of the hair, resulting in partial baldness. Some cases of dandruff are caused by the disease. Sebum may also accumulate in the ducts of the glands, causing the glands to become distended with undischarged sebum, and form a small hard body called a whitehead, or comedo. Dermatitis seborrhoeic like dandruff tends to have seasonal differences and usually gets better in the summer and worse in winter. Seborrhoeic appears to be heredity, if some relative has it the chances are that is what you may have.

If the problem is very severe, you should seek advice from a doctor.

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