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Dandruff
Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. This common condition is sometimes caused by frequent exposure to extreme cold and heat. Most cases of dandruff can be treated easily with the use of specialized shampoos.
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What are the different types of hair loss and their causes?
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Different types of hair loss are caused by different things. Here is a look at various types and their causes.
- Androgenetic Alopecia: This is by far the leading type of hair loss in men and women and is a result of genetics. This genetic hair loss is hereditary and can be inherited from either side of the family. Commonly known as male and female pattern baldness, this type of hair loss is due to the action of a chemical known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which attacks the hair follicles and causes hair loss.
- Telogen Effluvium: This condition is also referred to as diffuse hair loss. In this type of hair loss, a lot of hair is lost in a short span of time. Leading causes for this condition are pregnancy, chemotherapy for cancer treatment, very high fevers, severe illnesses, and sometimes even high levels of stress can result in telogen effluvium. This is not a permanent condition and most of the lost hair does grow back within a few months. Some sudden events that can contribute to this condition are childbirth, surgery, and severe emotional stress (death of loved ones, abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events.
- Alopecia Areata: Any sudden loss of hair resulting in bald patches is the condition of alopecia areata. This is an autoimmune disease where the hair follicles are attacked by the body. Why it happens has not yet been discovered. It can be a mild case and result in bald patches on the head or if it is severe it can affect the entire body hair. This condition usually treats itself without any medication although some doctors may prescribe certain steroid injections for repeated occurrence of localized alopecia areata.
- Traction Alpoecia: This type of hair loss occurs in people who routinely pull on their hair through harsh brushing or hairstyles such as a tight ponytail that pull on the hair. One prime example of this condition is the braided hair popular with African-americans.
- Medication Related Hair Loss: Certain medicines such as accutane, allopurinol, and anti-thyroid medicines are known to cause hair loss.
- Diet Related Hair Loss: Temporary hair loss and hair shedding can result from poor nutrition and an unbalanced diet. If your body is deficient in certain minerals, vitamins, and/or iron, it can cause you to lose hair.
Is it natural for there to be dandruff in your pubes?
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No, there should not be dandruff in the pubic hair. It is most common with dry flaky skin on the head !
Can a hard hit on the head cause hair loss in that area?
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If you have scar tissue then yes.
Do only black people get dandruff?
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Yes, black people can get bedhead if they sleep with their hair out.
Depending on how they style their hair, and how they slept, will determine how that bedhead effect looks. For example, Afro hair compared to relaxed would be different. Many don't really get it, however, because of wrapping, braiding, or rolling their hair before bed to style for when they wake, and it can minimize breakage and/or matting.
Why is dandruff sometimes red?
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it iz ur skin and ur skin is white most of the times
What are the causes of dandruff?
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The cause of dandruff is fungus, a bacteria that you have to treat. It is not contageous, and can be effectively treated by some topical solutions, like Luxiq, and shampoos like Loprox.
The dry scalp is caused due to environmental factors and chemical treatments used for styling the hair. The main reason for the dryness being the depletion of moisture level.
Oily scalp is caused by the overproduction of sebum, by the oil glands in the scalp. This could also be due to the inadequate rinsing out of the hair. See related links below.
from your old shampoo or washing your hair too much
Skin on the body undergoes constant renewal. This means that each and every skin cell, once it dies, gets pushed out and replaced by newer, healthier cells underneath.
Dandruff is essentially this process. Those with dandruff have skin on their scalp that sheds quicker than those without it, making the dead skin "flakes" a lot more noticeable.
Dandruff also occurs when the scalp is exposed to extreme temperatures and cause the skin cells on the scalp to dry out and shed quicker.
To prevent it, use hair products such as "Head and Shoulders" that are designed to treat dandruff. Basically, aim for anything that will keep the scalp healthy and moisturized.
dandruf is caused by dirt that has been decayed by not washing your hair for many days
A common cause of dandruff is because of an incompatible dandruff or if the hair is not thoroughly washed.
What is Dandruff's technical term?
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Seborrhea dermatitis is another name for dandruff.
Is dandruff contagious?
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No, it's just not good to shampoo everyday. Shampoo your hair every couple days, not every day, you will strip it of its natural oils. Dandruff shampoo is safe to use when you shampoo, I have dandruff too. But you should only wash your hair daily with an anti dandruff shampoo that is designed for frequent use. Make sure that your shampoo can be used frequently otherwise it could cause problems.
What is the most gentle dandruff shampoo?
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The most gentle hair dye is a vegan hair dye, like Special Effects or Manic Panic. They do not damage the hair like chemical hair dyes. They are Semi Permanent.
Do you get dandruff?
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No
Bald areas are susceptible to decreased proliferation which means very much less dandruff. What others may notice as dandruff in bald men might have been in the areas that are not bald.
What shampoo do you use to cure dandruff?
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I went to the doctor because i had bad dandruff and they subscibed me with over the counter soap denorex ,head and shoulder and if you like use the one soap for like two weeks and its not working then you can swap in and out .I have been using just denorex for over a year now and it really helps .
What is seborrhea?
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It is a common skin problem. On the scalp it is known as dandruff
How do you get rid of seborrhea naturally?
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Well, there are few ways you could cure it naturally. If you have a mild condition it will typically resolve with the addition of fish oil, biotin, b-complex, zinc, and selenium. However, more severe cases of Sebhorreic Dermatitis will require further investigation.
Does fallen dandruff affect your skin like acne?
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In some cases dandruff is known to damage the cell based layer on your head, usually if you shower and keep a good personal hygiene you won't have to worry about dandruff affecting the skin on your head.
How can you get dandruff out of your hair?
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Mix some baking soda with a little water and make into a paste (approx. 1/2 cup or more if you have long hair) and wet your hair, towel dry slightly and put the paste on your head; rubbing into the scalp and getting the paste on all of your hair. Leave for 15 minutes. Add shampoo over the mix and shampoo as usual. It not only helps get rid of dandruff, but leaves the hair soft and gets all the hair sprays and gels out of the hair.
How do you control dandruff and hair fall?
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To treat a dry scalp,the cause of much of the flaky, snowy dandruff, massage some pure virgin olive oil into the scalp and then brush vigorously with a natural bristle hairbrush to help loosen dandruff scales. Microwave the oil until its warm to the touch and apply about twice a week. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and wash it out with a good shampoo.
Another treatment is to regularly rinse the scalp with apple cider vinegar. Vinegar restores the scalp to a healthy state and is effective at cleansing off toxins from the environment that may contribute to dandruff.
There are many basic remedies that you can take to keep your hair dandruff free. A warm coconut oil head massage can do wonders. Apart from making your hair lustrous and shiny, the optimized oil levels keep the scalp nourished while the vigorous massage aids better blood circulation, exfoliates the scalp of dead skin build up.
A teaspoon of fresh lime juice in the last hair rinse combined with a light weight conditioner can also be effective to treat dandruff. Furthermore, this adds much needed luster to the hair as well.
In addition, an individual needs to keep off from strong teas or coffee, pickles, as well as refined and processed foods.
Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner at least 3 times a week.
Do not scratch your head when it is itchy because the skin cells on your head break off in little tiny flakes.
It really depends on how bad it is. If it is mild a simple tea tree shampoo and conditioner will help. like the Paul Mitchell kind. However if its bad, you might need a shampoo specifically for dandruff, there is a product called medi-dan that works really well but smells horrible.
The cause of dandruff is fungus, a bacteria that you have to treat. It is not contagious, and can be effectively treated by some topical solutions, like Luxiq, and shampoos like Loprox.
You can try some of the shampoo's at your local store or consult a doctor for a prescription shampoo.
Whenever you are using anything to put into your hair, make sure you use you fingertips and not your nails. I know it is very tempting but bleeding is very common. In fact it is almost impossible that it won't bleed if you use your fingernails. It will increase the damage.
And no matter what, NEVER EVER EVER pick at it hoping it will go away. That is about the worst thing you can do. Rub your fingertips against it if it itches.
What is a cure for dandruff?
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You can use a shampoo designed specifically for treating dandruff. It will say so on the label. But don't mistake dandruff for regular dead-scalp skin. Dandruff is a horrid yellow fungus, not the the white flakes that fall out when you brush a hand through your hair. Washing and combing can usually remedy that.
What can you use for really bad dandruff?
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Try using different anti dandruff shampoo.
When i get dandruff what does that mean?
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Dandruff is the cause of having a dry scalp ( the scalp is the top of your head where your hair is). When you have dry skin on your scalp, it starts coming off and you get little flakes of skin in your hair. It is itchy and uncomfortable. To get rid of it you can buy dandruff shampoo. The best , most affordable, and most common brand is called Head and Shoulders. Try to get a scented one, because the regular smells like glue. It should get rid of your dandruff. Also, try not to itch your head, because that will make you dandruff get worse. Hope this helps!
What is the best anti dandruff cream?
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I don't know but the best shampoo is Clear!! :)
Unfortunately, dandruff is not just an ordinary problem, dandruff is caused by a fungi called M.furfur, specifically M.globosa. to know more about it you can visit this link, it will all answer your problem about dandruff http://seekyt.com/fungi-causing-dandruff/
Can you have head lice and dandruff at the same time?
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Yes. If you have dandruff, it does not magically go away when you get lice.
What color is dandruff?
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Dandruff is your skin, esp. from the head, flaking away from your body. I don't know for sure, but I think no matter what color your race is, when the skin cells die and flake off, they are white. Now, if the skin is moist and shows your race color, then most likely, you have to go get your head looked at, because I can't tell if that's a hammer sticking out of your skull and skin is hanging down on your shoulders...ewww, yuck.
