Learn how to stop dandruff

Learn how to stop dandruff

Itching, irritation on the scalp, wires seem dirty and malcuidados ... Who suffers from dandruff lives behind a permanent solution to this problem. But as yet no cure, it is necessary to control it. Dermatologists Valcinir Bedin and Adilson Costa, hair experts answer the most common questions on the subject so that you can avoid it in the bud and use black clothes without fear have covered in white dots shoulders.



Frequently asked questions and answers

What is dandruff?

"Dandruff is the shedding process of the skin of the scalp. Also known by the name of seborrheic dermatitis, it can be light, medium or severe," explains Valcinir Bedin.

1. Why only some people have dandruff? "Dandruff is influenced by genetic causes and hormonal changes that increase the oiliness of the scalp," says dermatologist Adilson Costa.

2. What worsens the dandruff? Stress, temperature variations - such as cold, dry air - poor hygiene of scalp and a diet rich in fats or refined carbohydrates (such as rice, pasta and white bread).

3. Wash your hair every day makes the problem worse? No. In fact, the ideal is to wash your hair every day, there is even more excessive oiliness or the scalp have an inflammatory condition.

4. The chemical in the hair makes the situation worse? Yes. When with the inflamed scalp, avoid dyes and straightening, which further irritate.

5. Dandruff affects more men or women? In which age group? According Bedin, dandruff also bothers men and women, but is most common in adults between 22 and 40 years.

6. It is transmitted? No. Even if you use the same comb or hair brush of who has the problem.

7. This illness is curable? "Not yet. Dandruff can accompany the person throughout his life, with periods of improvement and deterioration. However, with proper treatment can reduce symptoms such as itching and flaking," says Bedin.

8 . What are the daily care to prevent or alleviate the problem? According Bedin, the ideal is to shower with warm or cold water (remember: the hot water aggravates dryness). Another tip is to avoid stressful situations whenever possible. "Avoid still stick to damp hair for a long time and use a specific shampoo to treat dandruff three times a week," advises Adilson.

9. What a dandruff shampoo should contain? According to the dermatologist Adilson Costa, shampoos leading selenium sulfide, ciclopirox olamine or ketoconazole are efficient. Check the packaging of the products they have in the composition of these substances.

10. What tratamentomais indicated? If the use of dandruff shampoo is not enough to alleviate the problem, consult your dermatologist, which may indicate the application of special lotions or, in more severe cases, even a medication by mouth.

11. When you need to call the doctor? When symptoms of itching or flaking decrease, despite the use of anti-dandruff shampoo.

12. The dandruff shampoo does not dry your hair? No. Current products contain moisturizing actives. But use only an equivalent amount to a real one currency (for long hair).