ABOUT DANDRUFF

What causes dandruff?
Dandruff is a common condition with many possible causes or triggers including:

• Malassezia globosa: This fungus is the most common cause of dandruff, and is found naturally on the skin surface of almost everyone. It feeds on the oils and fatty secretions of the sebaceous glands in the skin and scalp. When Malassezia grows too rapidly out of control, it can irritate the skin on the scalp and cause more skin cells to grow. These extra skin cells die and fall off. The natural renewal of cells becomes disturbed and dandruff appears along with irritation and itching. The areas of skin with many sebaceous glands include the scalp, face, and upper part of the body.

 

• Dry skin: Cold and dry conditions are notorious for triggering dandruff or making it worse. Dry, cold air often dries out the skin resulting in itching and flaking. Flakes from dry skin are generally smaller and less oily than those from other causes of dandruff.

 

• Seborrheic dermatitis (irritated, oily skin): This condition is a common cause of dandruff, and is marked by red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales.

 

• Psoriasis: This skin disorder causes an accumulation of dead skin cells that form thick, silvery scales.

 

• Not shampooing often enough: If you don’t regularly wash your hair, oils and skin cells from your scalp can build up, causing dandruff.

 

• Contact dermatitis (sensitivity to haircare products): Some people have individual sensitivities to certain haircare products or hair dyes that can cause a red, itchy, scaling scalp. Shampooing too often or using too many styling products may also irritate your scalp and cause dandruff.

 

• Mild dandruff: This may be caused by overactive sebaceous glands, which are triggered by hormonal imbalance or stress.

 

• Other causes: family history, food allergies, excessive perspiration, use of alkaline soaps, and yeast infections. Even the season of the year can contribute to the problem. Symptoms of dandruff can also be aggravated by exposure to dust, UV light, harsh shampoos, and hair dyes.

Regardless of cause, you can keep white flakes and dandruff itch away from your hair and scalp by shampooing regularly with Selsun Blue.

Can dandruff be treated?
Technically, dandruff can’t be treated. But it can be controlled and kept at bay. For effective dandruff control, shampoo with Selsun Blue at least twice a week.

Who are the most prone to dandruff?

• Young adults: As they go through puberty, lots of hormonal changes occur which makes them more prone to dandruff. However, it’s important to note that dandruff can affect people of any age. Some may deal with it their whole lives.

 

• Men: They are more likely to get dandruff than woman, mainly due to higher levels of testosterone production. They make the oil glands more active which makes men more dandruff-prone.

 

• People with certain health conditions: Rare cases such as Parkinson’s disease, other diseases that affect the nervous system, HIV, or a weakened immune system may cause the affected person to be more susceptible to dandruff.

Whether more prone or less prone to dandruff, Selsun Blue is here to help everyone dealing with it through
our products.

Any tips to help control dandruff?

• Eat a healthy diet that’s rich in zinc, Vitamin B, and omega-3 fatty acids.
• Stay hydrated, drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
• Manage stress which is one of the most common triggers of dandruff.
• Limit use of hair styling products that can damage the hair and scalp.
• Avoid using hot water when showering.
• Shampoo with Selsun Blue regularly for effective dandruff control.