Compiled: All you want to know about Dandruff Treatments | Kosmoderma

Are you conscious about dandruff flakes falling on your shoulders when you’re among other people? Well, you are not alone because many people suffer from dandruff problems. However, you simply need to follow an effective hair care routine to solve all your dandruff-related problems. You can know more about your dandruff problems herein.

Dandruff and Its Different Types

There are various types of dandruff, including:

Ø  Dry scalp dandruff is characterized by small, dry flakes; it occurs when the scalp is not adequately moisturized. You can treat this type of dandruff by using moisturizers regularly.

Ø  Oily scalp dandruff arises due to excess sebum production; its symptoms are large-sized flakes and greasy-looking hair.  You can apply oil-controlling shampoos to treat this dandruff type.

Ø  The overgrowth of Malassezia, a yeast-like fungal structure, causes Malassezia-Associated Dandruff. The symptoms of this dandruff type include inflammation, redness, and greasy flakes. Anti-dandruff shampoos can help to treat the fungal overgrowth.

Ø  A combination of oily and dry dandruff is referred to as mixed dandruff and its symptoms are the same as both these types of dandruff. A customized plan that addresses both kinds of dandruff works in such cases.

Dandruff and Its Causes

There are various causes for people to have dandruff. Skin dryness, eczema, vitamin-B deficiency, zinc deficiency, stress, and Malassezia are some common causes of dandruff.

Dandruff occurs in different people to varying degrees. Some people complain of dandruff issues more frequently than others. But, how do you know you have dandruff? Let’s find out.

Dandruff and Its Symptoms

When your scalp feels all itchy, you could be having dandruff. Also, red bumps appearing on your scalp signals that you have dandruff. Excess hair fall and dull-looking hair are other symptoms of dandruff.

So, you now know about the causes and symptoms of dandruff. We will now move on to the various measures to control dandruff.

Dandruff and How to Treat it?

Here are some ways on how you can be free of all your dandruff problems:

1) Apply Anti-Dandruff Shampoos

Anti-dandruff shampoos are recommended to people with dandruff. Such shampoos have a gentle cleansing action and effectively remove dandruff from the scalp. Also, these shampoos help to reduce oil production and inflammation, thereby improving your overall hair quality.

2) Wash your hair more frequently

When you want to treat dandruff in your hair, you should also wash your hair more often. Rather than twice a week, you should wash your hair thrice a week. Remember to use anti-dandruff shampoo at least once a week when doing so. This prevents your hair from becoming rough while your scalp remains clean.

3) Rub Glycolic Acid Toner on Your Scalp

In recent times, Glycolic Acid has gained popularity in resolving a range of hair issues, including flaky scalp, dandruff, and dehydration. This alpha-hydroxy acid gently exfoliates the skin as part of dandruff treatment.

For this dandruff remedy, you will need a few drops of glycolic acid to massage on your scalp. By massaging it in circular motions, you allow the AHA to penetrate into your hair shafts. Thereafter, you have to wait for 30 minutes before washing your hair. Pursue this treatment once a week to get rid of dandruff.

4) Use Curd

Curd application is an effective remedy for dandruff. Simply take enough curd to apply to your scalp, and then, wait for 30 minutes for it to dry thoroughly before washing off with water.

5) Massage your scalp with olive oil

Olive oil, with its moisturizing properties, is another dandruff remedy. To enjoy the wondrous benefits of olive oil for dandruff treatment, you only have to apply a sufficient amount of the oil to your hair. You can then wash your hair after waiting for 10 minutes or so. You can also apply olive oil to your hair and keep overnight before washing it off the following morning.

Dandruff and Its Salon Treatments

If home remedies are not doing the trick, visit Kosmoderma Clinic to bid goodbye to your dandruff problems.

1)Regular Hair Spas

The benefits of hair spas at salons are manifold. Such treatments provide nutriment to the hair and improve its texture. Additionally, these hair therapies maintain the health of the skin cells for scalp rejuvenation benefits.

2) Anti-Dandruff Treatment

If your dandruff problems are left untreated, your hair can start falling. All this leaves your scalp dull and lifeless. So, if natural and other salon treatments are not delivering the desired results, you may want to consider Kosmoderma’s range of dandruff therapies.

Scalp and anti-dandruff treatment includes exfoliating the scalp and removing the itchy dead skin layers, improving the health of the scalp. Subsequently, the application of anti-dandruff shampoo and leave-in conditioner ensues, which moisturizes the skin and boosts hair growth.

THE TAKEAWAY

Treating dandruff in the early stages is always advisable. You may want to try the home remedies first to check whether they help to resolve your dandruff issues. If you need more help with dandruff treatment, you can speak to our hair specialists at Kosmoderma to draw a specialized scalp and anti-dandruff plan for you.