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Some
are of the opinion that at the early stages of hair loss,
dandruff begins to increase. However, an increase in the
amount of dandruff does not necessarily mean that there is a
"cause-effect" relationship resulting in the
thinning of hair.
You should think of excessive dandruff as a warning sign as
far as the health of the hair is concerned.
Dandruff is made up of bits of
dead skin that peel away from the scalp as a result of the
effects of metabolism. Normally, dandruff, in its early stages
of growth, is not visible to the naked eye. It becomes visible
only after enlarging into pieces of dead skin (what we
normally call "dandruff") as a result of the
propagation of bacteria and/or problems with seborrhoeic scalp
conditions.
Persons suffering from
prolonged dandruff are said to have a dandruff ailment. This
type of ailment, accompanied by itchiness, can lead to eczema
if it worsens. Suppressing the propagation of bacteria is one
means of dealing with fatty dandruff. This is because bacteria
is one of the causes of this condition.
If possible, try to shampoo on
a daily basis to prevent bacterial propagation. One effective
means of dealing with dandruff is to disinfect the scalp area
with commercially available medicated shampoos specifically
designed for dandruff removal. However, daily shampooing can
lead to eczema for persons who suffer from dry scalps.
Shampooing once every three days may be ideal for such
persons.
Persons who suffer from
persistent, hard-to-cure dandruff are urged to consult a skin
specialist.
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