Dandruff: Why does it appear, how to get rid of it? (will granny's advice and home treatment help?)

Dandruff is most common in the hair, but can also be in the eyebrows or ears. It is the peeling of the skin, ie smaller scales of skin.

Dandruff is mainly an aesthetic problem.

However, the intensity is greater than in normal cases, as it is natural for human skin to gradually change the layers.

The human body is covered with skin, which is regularly regenerated and changed. The intensity is freely unobservable. peeling of the skin in the form of smaller scales is natural.

However, these are scales that are invisible to the naked eye . Intensity is also noticeable in everyday life. On the contrary, in the case of visible dandruff, this is a manifestation of a higher intensity of this flaking. Dandruff is basically the scales of the skin that peel off more often and  in larger quantities .

Although it is not directly a serious medical disease, very often this disease can be caused by another disease in the body. This can only be manifested by dandruff on the outside. In itself, this disease is more of an aesthetic problem. He specializes in dermatology or dermal cosmetic departments. The solution to dandruff lies primarily in cosmetics. Many times in the case of hair, dandruff is also related to its grease or drying.

Dandruff can be greasy, oily, but also dry. They are greasy if a lot of sebum is formed, with which the scales are mixed. Dry occurs in dry skin type.

Even in small babies, dandruff is usually present, even as milk scabs on the scalp. In addition to dandruff, these children may also have a problem with atopic dermatitis.

The natural formation of dandruff is the result of the aggregation of dead skin cells. During this agglomeration, they are mixed with the grease and then. Subsequently, scales are formed, ie dandruff. Skin cell replacement takes place after 21 days. During this period, the surface cells flatten, dry out and separate from each other.

One of the causes of excessive dandruff in the hair, for example, is their washing too often or insufficient rinsing of the hair from the shampoo. Similarly, the use of inappropriate aggressive hair shampoos and hair cosmetics, even frequent coloring can cause difficulties.

One of the reasons is the exposure of the skin to extreme weather or large temperature fluctuations. In addition, it is often linked to excessive dandruff and a  lack of minerals and vitamins Such as zinc, selenium, and vitamin B. One of the reasons may be the various skin and even fungal skin diseases.

Dandruff can also be caused by:

• genetic predisposition
• hormonal changes, such as dandruff during pregnancy
• poor hygiene
• unsuitable environment, such as humid and dusty
• hair overload, pulling in a braid
• frequent wearing of hats, headgear (dandruff in winter), helmets
• psoriasis, which is actually  psoriasis, as well as the presence of dandruff and scab in the hair
• contact dermatitis, ie an allergic reaction to skin contact with an allergen or aggressive substance
• atopic eczema, ie atopic dermatitis, which is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin, mostly on an autoimmune or allergic basis
• seborrheic dermatitis, otherwise seborrhea, is a chronic inflammatory disease, the cause of which may not be known
• pityriasis Versicolor, or tinea versicolor, is a fungal skin disease
• dermatophytosis, transmitted from animal to human and is a fungal disease
• stress, but also excessive mental stress

In addition to diseases of other body systems, dry skin occurs. Subsequently, scales can also be associated with their base. This is also the case, for example, with liver or kidney disease.

Lupins are visible from the outside. The most commonplace of their occurrence is the head and hair. These are smaller white skin flakes that occur on the scalp. This is if the skin is too dry or too oily.

If dandruff is present in large amounts on the skin, the affected individual feels itchy. This forces him, naturally, to scratch his head, and this paradoxically makes the appearance of dandruff even worse. At the same time, in addition to the fact that excessive scraping still contributes to their increased formation, there is a risk of infection of wounds after scratching.

The result is a bacterial infection. In case of secondary infection, skin pain, redness, and swelling are associated. When pus is usually present and weeping skin. Local hair loss or hair loss can also be a complication.

Many times, if the disease is neglected for a long time, it is possible to find dandruff not only in the hair but also in the eyebrows. In many cases, dandruff ends on the shoulders, which is the final effect of this symptom. They have no other symptoms of dandruff.

Dandruff is detected with the naked eye. But on a larger scale, it is best to see a dermatologist. A dermatologist can professionally assess whether it is really dandruff or another type of skin disease.

Excessive peeling of the skin should rule out other diseases. At the same time, a dermatologist can also find out whether dandruff is related to some other skin disease, such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, or some fungal skin disease.

The disease basically has a long-term course. However, the first symptoms can be observed only slightly at first and the peeling of the skin is not sudden. Gradually, its intensity increases. The onset and course of the disease are also affected by the lifestyle of the individual, as well as his current health status and other factors. However, frequent scratching of the head also exacerbates the formation of dandruff, which is stimulated by itching. However, the disease only escalates to a certain extent.

In the chronic form of psoriasis, the scales typically occur on the elbows, knees, but the skin behind the ears and in the hairy part of the head can also be affected. In pityriasis Versicolor, the scales may appear in places where the number of sebaceous glands is increased, such as on the back, but especially on the scalp, for example as white scales on the chin. Seborrhea most often affects the scalp.

The risk is a complication after scratching and after wound infection. Subsequently, the skin ignites. Manifestations are redness, swelling, and pain in the skin. Purulent inflammation is also manifested by wetting of the skin. And that's why it's important to avoid scratching.