Contents:
- Medical Video: 22 HAIR HACKS YOU'D WISH YOU'D KNOWN SOONER
- The cause of dandruff appears on the scalp
- Factors that make you more comfortable
- 1. Age
- 2. Gender
- 3. Types of oily scalp and hair
- 4. Certain diseases
- When should dandruff be examined by a doctor?
- How to deal with dandruff scalp
Medical Video: 22 HAIR HACKS YOU'D WISH YOU'D KNOWN SOONER
Everyone is prone to have dandruff scalp, but it is certainly embarrassing when so much of your dandruff, to the point that dandruff falls like snow and stops on your shoulders. What exactly is the cause of dandruff on a person's scalp?
The cause of dandruff appears on the scalp
Research conducted by Jiao Tong University in 59 participants aged between 18 and 60 revealed that the presence of fungi on the scalp is the most frequent cause of dandruff on the surface of the scalp.
In protecting the skin from bacteria and moisturizing the skin, sweat glands produce sweat or what is known as sebum. But it turns out, the fungus on the human scalp (called Malassezia) is a typical fungus that eats the fat substance contained in sebum.
Malassezia which eats sebum then produces digestive remnants in the form of fatty acids which can actually irritate the scalp to eventually inhibit the metabolism and growth of new scalp cells. The disrupted scalp cell growth will cause exfoliation of the scalp, which is characterized by white itchy dead skin flakes.
Uniquely, this condition is also influenced by the durability of your scalp. Each scalp produces sebum and fungus growth on the surface of the scalp, but does not necessarily make the entire human scalp dandruff. This condition is because each person's scalp has a different sensitivity and endurance to the fatty acids produced by the malassezia fungus.
Factors that make you more comfortable
Some factors that are thought to increase the risk of dandruff on your scalp include:
1. Age
If you are between the ages of 15 and 35, don't be surprised if you are more popular. The cause of dandruff is supported by a study revealing that sebum production has increased at the age of 15 to 35 years. Increasing sebum will certainly increase the presence of fatty acids on the surface of the scalp.
2. Gender
Some studies reveal that men are more susceptible to dandruff scalp. This makes the researchers assume that a person's sex affects the presence of dandruff on the scalp.
3. Types of oily scalp and hair
Generally this condition is a inherited condition. But because malassezia eats fat substances contained in oil, if you have oily scalp and hair, this will increase your chances of having dandruff scalp.
4. Certain diseases
Although further research is needed, people with Parkinson's disease and HIV infection tend to be more susceptible to skin diseases that can trigger dandruff on the scalp (seborrheic dermatitis).
When should dandruff be examined by a doctor?
Although most dandruff scalp cases do not require a doctor's examination, you should immediately consult a doctor or dermatologist if you have tried various shampoo and anti-dandruff drugs but your dandruff is not lost. Also see a doctor if your scalp shows other symptoms, such as blushing.
How to deal with dandruff scalp
Here are some things you can do to deal with dandruff scalp:
- Actually washing Regular hair with regular shampoo has been able to reduce oil on the scalp and finally control dandruff. But if this method still fails, you are allowed to replace the shampoo into a special shampoo with dandruff scalp which usually contains selenium sulfide and zinc which is believed to control the presence of dandruff on the scalp.
- Don't scratch it. Although in most cases, the presence of dandruff on the skin causes the scalp to itch, scratching it will worsen the condition.
