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1. What is dandruff?
Dandruff is a long term condition of the scalp, in which small pieces of dry and dead skin appearing as white powder are visible on the hair and clothes. It is known to cause itching on the scalp. The dandruff often fall on the shoulder and forehead causing embarrassment.
2. Is dandruff permanent?
Though dandruff is a long term condition, it is not permanent. It can be treated by various methods like antifungal medicines, regularly washing the hair, and a few home remedies like applying lemon juice.
3. What is the primary cause of dandruff?
There are several causes of dandruff. A fungus called malassezia is found on the scalp of most adults which causes dandruff. Dry skin can also cause dandruff.
4. Who can treat dandruff?
Dandruff can be be controlled by the home remedies and various antidandruff shampoos available in the market. However, if they dont work and the scalp becomes red and itchy continuously, one must consult a doctor who is a skin specialist (dermatologist) or a trichologist.
5. When does dandruff require medical treatment?
When the anti-dandruff preparations which are available in the market fail to control dandruff, and dandruff continuously causes red and itchy scalp, then it requires medical treatment by a doctor who is specialized to treat skin diseases.
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Dandruff is a condition of the scalp that generates flakes of skin to appear and is accompanied by itching. One common cause of dandruff is seborrheic dermatitis. Actually dandruff isn't about the type of hair or how often washing hair instead, it's about the skin on the scalp.
The exact cause of dandruff is not known. But following are few of the possible factors that may cause dandruff:
Medicated shampoo is the immediate treatment for dandruff. Some of them are:
However, before planning to apply any of the medical shampoos, please consult the Dermatologist or Trichologist and have a discussion about the advantages and side effects of all the available medical shampoos.
Yes, one can use home remedies to control dandruff. Following are a few of the lifestyle modifications and home remedies that help to reduce dandruff: