Identifying and treating common dandruff

What is Dandruff?

Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp.

Symptoms include flaking and mild itchiness.

Dandruff is not contagious or serious.

Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp

The signs and symptoms of dandruff are more severe when stressed.

When to Seek Medical Attention

Dandruff does not require medical attention however sometimes the flaking and itching is a medical condition such as dermatitis, fungal infections, eczema or psoriasis.

If conditions persist and get worse after using a professional salon hair care product consult a dermatologist

Treatment and Control Methods

The most common way to treat and control dandruff is to use professional salon hair care shampoo and scalp treatment for dandruff

Exercise and Dandruff

Physical exercise makes you sweat, It also raises the temperature on your body and head and can create an unpleasant environment where bacteria can grow.

Excessive sweating can trigger more dandruff on the scalp.

Wash your hair regularly to remove sweat and keep scalp clean and dry.

Proper Drying Techniques

Always use a hairdryer to dry your scalp after washing,

Never go to sleep with wet hair because this can make dandruff symptoms and flaking worse on your scalp and hair.

Professional Hair Care Products

Professional hair salon shampoo is dermatologist approved. so consult with your hair stylist

Key Ingredients

Most professional hair care products ingredients include Pyrithione Zinc that helps to combat dandruff and symptoms.

When using a Pyrithione Zinc shampoo with your second wash leave it on your hair for at least 3 - 5 minutes and rub the ingredients into the scalp before the final rinse.

Use a shampoo that is on a acidic ph level of 3.5 - 6

Natural Home Remedies

Natural home remedies can also be used like Tea tree oil, Coconut oil and Aloe Vera

Nutritional Support

A Vitamin supplement of Zinc and Vitamin B daily will also help with Dandruff symptoms and helping to boost your immune system as a internal supplement.

Eating healthy foods that are high in vitamin B and Zinc will help internally and provide healthy nutrition from inside your body and build your immune system.

DIY Dandruff Hair Scrub Recipe

Do it yourself hair scrub to boost blood circulation and to remove dry dead skin cells.

Do a Gentle exfoliant once a month

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of sea salt

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Application Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together

2. Wet your hair and gently massage the scrub into your scalp

3. Let exfoliant sit for a few minutes on your scalp and then rinse with warm water

This will act as a gentle and natural scalp exfoliant on the scalp.

Follow with your professional hair salon treatment shampoo with ingredient pyrithione zinc with washing your hair.