Dermatologist reveals causes of dandruff
Washing your hair too often can cause dandruff.
This was warned by dermatologist Ekaterina Kaminskaya of Damas Medical Center.
The expert’s statement is quoted by Gazeta.Ru .
Why does dandruff appear?
Firstly, the appearance of dandruff can be caused by washing your hair too often.
It leads to excessive sebum production, which in turn promotes the development of pathogenic microorganisms and dandruff.
The accumulation of sebum leads to the development of Malassezia yeast, which can provoke the formation of dandruff, the specialist said.
Secondly, dandruff can appear due to poor nutrition, namely due to the consumption of foods that cause inflammation (sugar, trans fats).
Stress can also lead to the appearance of dandruff: an increase in the level of the stress hormone cortisol activates the production of sebum.
In addition, dandruff can appear due to the use of styling products containing alcohol and the application of masks and balms to the hair shaft.
It can provoke increased oiliness of the scalp, Kaminskaya explained.
According to a dermatologist, shampoo with ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione will help get rid of dandruff.
Professional peels, tea tree oil and products containing salicylic acid can also help.
