What should I do if I have too much dandruff?
It’s really hard for people with dandruff.
Usually scratching one’s head easily, one can see [snowflakes] falling one by one, falling on clothes and things… It makes people feel indecent and embarrassed, and they are often crowned as [impolite] [not clean].
Is it true that people with dandruff do not pay attention to hygiene? Where on earth does this [white embarrassment] come from? Is there any way to save it?
Dandruff: Scalp keratinocytes, sebum and microorganisms
In fact, the scalp, like the skin of other parts of our body, has a thick layer of [wall]-stratum corneum.
The stratum corneum will be updated regularly, resulting in desquamation, so dandruff is mainly scalp keratinocytes, sebum and microorganisms.
Therefore, it is good to listen to the statement that washing hair with white vinegar can inhibit dandruff. White vinegar can neither reduce scalp oil secretion nor effectively kill microorganisms, so it is completely useless.
Pick shampoo and target the ingredients [zinc pyrithione]
Most people have a lot of dandruff, which is actually a normal phenomenon. There is no need to worry too much.
Want to refuse dandruff, in addition to do regular work and rest, healthy diet, don’t stay up late, mood is cheerful, there is also a very important point-wash your hair frequently (3 days did not wash your head, no wonder dandruff more
However, the number of shampoos should not be too large, only once a day is enough.
In addition, when choosing shampoo, we can target one ingredient-zinc pyrithione.
Although it is only a common [makeup name] shampoo, this ingredient can inhibit the overgrowth of scalp keratinocytes, prevent sebum from being secreted excessively, and control bacterial reproduction.
When shampooing, massage and circle the scalp with your finger belly, and do not scratch with sharp nails. Do not use a comb with too sharp comb teeth when combing your hair. Try to rub it with your finger belly when scalp itching.
At the same time, avoid contact with hair dye and other chemicals that are easy to stimulate and induce scalp allergy. If the sun is too strong when going out, you should also pay attention to avoid them.
Shampoo can’t help, there are still 3 tricks.
Some people’s dandruff is already very serious, and the local skin of the scalp also has symptoms such as erythema and pruritus, which are manifested as seborrheic dermatitis (even scalp psoriasis), which is no longer a normal phenomenon.
The most common is seborrheic dermatitis of scalp, which is a chronic dermatitis of scalp and is often related to abnormal proliferation of Malassezia. Then we need to go to the hospital and seek help from doctors.
For seborrheic dermatitis of scalp, there are the following common medicinal products for dandruff removal:
Ketoconazole lotion with single component is preferred.
Ketoconazole is an antifungal drug that can inhibit Malassezia.
Lotions containing ketoconazole alone can be purchased at pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription.
For dandruff with severe scalp inflammation (erythema and pruritus are obvious), compound ketoconazole lotion can be considered, which contains not only ketoconazole but also a small amount of glucocorticoid components to assist anti-inflammation.
However, this needs to be used under the guidance of a doctor, so a doctor’s prescription is required to purchase it.
For most patients with simple seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff, if they use it by themselves, it is better to choose ketoconazole lotion with single component, which is relatively safer and not compound.
If there is still no relief, selenium disulfide lotion can be used instead.
Ketoconazole lotion will produce drug resistance after being used for a period of time, so if dandruff is not relieved for a long time, a lotion containing selenium disulfide can be used instead.
This lotion is an over-the-counter drug and can be purchased in pharmacies, but its irritation is still relatively strong. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of doctors.
In addition, there are lotions containing salicylic acid to choose from, which can also have anti-inflammatory and dandruff effects.
When using these lotions, attention should be paid to the fact that they are not used in the same way as shampoo. You need to wash your hair with shampoo first, and then rub it on your scalp for 3-5 minutes.
If the local inflammation is serious, hormone preparations can also be used externally.
For people with severe local inflammation, they must follow the doctor’s advice and may suggest external hormone preparations (such as clobetasol liniment) to reduce inflammatory reaction, which can effectively control erythema and local pruritus.
It may also be recommended to use glucocorticoid solution, such as Hasinide solution, etc., and continue to use selenium disulfide lotion after pruritus improves.
However, when the scalp local skin is damaged, disinfection and antibacterial treatment should be done locally to avoid secondary local skin and soft tissue infection.
Having said so much, do you know how to deal with dandruff?
May you and I no longer face [white embarrassment].