Dandruff - those dry, white flakes of skin you constantly find yourself brushing off your collar or shoulders - typically poses no health risk whatsoever. But it can be a source of embarrassment, and the itchiness that may come with it is a genuine nuisance.
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Many people incorrectly assume that the problem has something to do with hygiene and how often you wash your hair. Although it's true that shampooing infrequently can aggravate an existing case of dandruff, it will not bring one on. What actually lies behind dandruff is a simple difference between people in a natural process we all undergo every day: shedding skin cells. The difference is that some of us shed more than others.
Skin cells that grow and die off too fast are the cause of dandruff, but doctors do not know why this happens. One possible cause is a fat-eating fungus called Pityrosporum ovale, which is present in most people but to excess in dandruff sufferers. This fungus lives on the scalp of most healthy adults without causing any problems. Sometimes its numbers grow out of control and it feeds on the oil made by hair follicles. This causes irritation, leading to an increase in skin cell shedding.
This abundance of fungus in some can be due to the use of alkaline shampoos, soaps, infrequent shampooing, hormonal fluctuations, certain neurological disorders like Parkinson's, a weakened immune system, and stress. Even the season of the year can contribute to the problem: Cold, dry winters are notorious for bringing on dandruff or making it worse.
Mild cases of dandruff may need nothing more than a little extra attention. Cleansing regularly with a mild shampoo followed by a thorough rinse and daily brushing of the scalp to help loosen the cell build up. Brushing the hair from scalp outward with steady, firm strokes will carry the natural oils from the scalp, along the hair shaft, to encourage health and shine.
A weekly hot oil massage with hot towel treatment will enhance the scalps health and ensure moderate dandruff is regulated, some herbal remedies which include Vitamin A are effective in relieving itching and dryness. Where possible allow hair to dry naturally rather than using a hair dryer.
Calvert Creak produce a range of products that can help fight and relieve the symptoms of dandruff. Using natural ingredients to maintain balance without stripping the natural sebum via a combination of plant oils including Coconut, Bay and Rosemary which are all proven to be effective natural remedies.
