Insight & Advice on Dandruff
Noticing flakes on the back of your shoulders can be a real confidence killer. Normally, skin creates new skin cells and sheds old ones at a proportional rate. Usually the lost cells are small enough to go unnoticed. The challenge happens when the dandruff-responsible fungus irritates skin, causing the scalp to produce extra skin cells, thus accelerating shedding. Other factors can include hormonal and seasonal changes, excess styling product buildup and stress.
While there’s currently no fool-proof cure for dandruff, it can be held in check by washing with quality dandruff treatment shampoos and following these steps:
If these shampoos, conditioners and tips don’t do the trick, consult a reputable doctor or dermatologist.