DANDRUFF
Dandruff is a harmless persistent condition that occurs when the scalp becomes dry or greasy and produces white flakes of dead skin that appear in the hair or on the shoulders. People most often think of dandruff as anything that produces a flaky scalp.
Causes of Dandruff:
Skin cells are formed continuously on the scalp, so the shedding of dead skin cells is a normal process. However, with dandruff, skin cells are sloughed off at a faster rate than normal. Oil from the scalp causes the skin cells to clump together and appear as white flakes.
Dandruff can be caused by a number of things including: dry skin, sensitivity to hair products and skin conditions such as psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis or eczema.
The overgrowth of yeast can also cause dandruff. This overgrowth can be caused by stress hormones, too much oil on the scalp or problems with the immune system.
Symptoms and Complications of Dandruff:
The symptoms of dandruff include white flakes of dead skin in the hair and on the shoulders, as well as an itchy, red or scaly scalp. Common dandruff flakes are usually scattered throughout the scalp.
If seborrheic dermatitis is the cause of dandruff, the symptoms usually appear gradually. The scalp becomes dry or greasy and feels itchy. As skin cells die, they turn to yellowish scales. A bad case of seborrheic dermatitis can also cause symptoms in other parts of the body. Yellowish or reddish scaling can appear on the hairline, in and around the ears or on the nose and chest. Affected newborn babies may get a thick and crusty rash on the scalp called “Cradle Cap”.
The flakes associated with psoriasis look like silver scales, which may also commonly be apparent on ears, extremities, trunk, palms and soles.
Treatments available:
Stem cell
Keratin therapy