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Well-chosendandruff shampoo can significantly improve the condition of the scalp and even completely solve the problem. An article in the women's magazine JustLady not replace a visit to a dermatologist, but will help you understand who is who in the worlddandruff shampoo.
Where does dandruff?
Dandruff, unfortunately, can not be ignored: it is visible to the naked eye. Physically, dandruff is a violation of the updating process of the scalp: a healthy scalp clears dead skin particles and acquires new imperceptibly. With the defeat of dandruff, this mechanism for whatever reason, is accelerated, the amount of exfoliating the skin increases, the "old" and "new" do not have time to miss scales.
Experts note that the final and universal cause of dandruff remains unclear. Consequently, there is no definite cure for this scourge. However, experts agree on one thing - dandruff does not indicate a lack of hygiene. There are several factors that provoke the appearance of white "flakes" on the head and shoulders.
1. Lack of scratching or incorrectly picked up a hairbrush. Dead skin cells are not removed with it and going on the scalp and hair.
2. Fungal and skin microflora imbalance.
3. Seborrheic dermatitis - a skin disease involving inflammation peeling scalp, eyebrows, zaushi, nose wings. The skin irritated seborrheic dermatitis, greasy, covered with white or yellowish "flakes."
4. Psoriasis and eczema, as well as increased dryness of the skin increase the chance of dandruff.
5. A diet poor in zinc, B vitamins and fats.
6. An allergic reaction to food's Skin. Dandruff may occur because your shampoo or conditioner does not suit you.
7. Constant stress. Depression, unrelenting internal stress are the causes of many diseases of the skin and dandruff is no exception.
How do anti-dandruff shampoo?
Normal dandruff does not require treatment to the doctor, but an appointment must enroll in the event that the emergence of "flakes" accompanied by inflammation, redness, severe itching, swelling. In this case, dandruff can be associated with a skin disease or infection burdened. The doctor will prescribe a comprehensive treatment.
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - Available product to use is compulsory if an unexpected frost priporoshit your parting. A dermatologist can recommend some brand will do the same at your request pharmacist in a pharmacy or a consultant in the store. With the same success you can rely on their own intuition - Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is not a medicine, which guarantees the complete disappearance of the problems at the end of treatment, they only allow you to control dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis. Dandruff Shampoos - A full-fledged's Skin means by which it is possible to carry out regular hygiene of hair and scalp.
Their main difference from the "normal" Shampoo - Anti-dandruff products contain one or more of the following active ingredients. Here's the list and description of the effect.
Zinc pyrithione (Zink pyrithione) - acts as an antimicrobial or antifungal agent, normalizing changes in the microflora of the scalp, in particular by affecting the fungus M.Furfur.
Selenium sulfide, disulfide (Selenium sylphide, disylphide) - inhibits the production of sebum and secretions.
Octopirox (Octopirox) - operates in a similar manner by inhibiting cellular processes: secretions and exfoliation slows down.
Tar (Coal tar) - natural antifungal ingredient. Shampoo with tar can not be used continuously, it can adversely affect the condition of hair.
Ketokonozol (Ketokonozole) - one of the most effective anti-fungal and anti-microbial ingredients, gives good results in patients of all ages.
Salicylic acid (Salicylic acid) - exfoliant, allowing dead skin particles quickly break away from the scalp and vanish from sight.
Sulfur (Sulphur) - also has a keratolytic effect, ie "Cleans" the top layer of the epidermis.
Tea tree oil (Tea tree oil) - a well-known natural antibiotic, antiseptic and antimicrobial agent, is extracted from the unique Australian tea tree. Unfortunately, it may cause allergy, like most of the components of plant origin.
Guava (Guava) - a natural analgesic and anti-fungal agent. Well to anti-itch.
Lavender oil (Lavender oil) - softens and soothes irritated skin, prevents hair loss.
Rosemary oil (Rosemary oil) - Aromatherapy powerful antidepressant, relieves itching and pain by acting as an anti-inflammatory agent.
How to effectively use anti-dandruff shampoo
Among these active ingredients have two unequal camps washable and indelible substances. Actually, among the remaining on the hair and continued his work when pomyvka hair is already finished, apply only zinc pyrithione crystals. Other substances are only directly during shampooing.
Since the main scope of the anti-dandruff shampoo is the scalp, this should be addressed. It makes sense to read the label application means - perhaps the manufacturer has specific recommendations for application and duration of the shampoo. If not, use the general rules:
- Wet the head
- Divide the hair, trying to discover the most affected areas of dandruff. Apply foam
anti-dandruff shampoo to them, rather than on the hair
- Gently massage the scalp in a circular motion for 1-2 minutes foam
- Leave it for another 3-4 minutes to allow the active ingredients time to act
- Rinse shampoo
- Repeat the approach for the first time were peeled and washed away "flakes", the second will be given a preventive effect
- Use air conditioning (best fit special, hair suffering from dandruff). Be sure to apply it only to themselves hair, avoiding the scalp
- Please be patient. Usually it takes 3-4 weeks to see the effect of the new
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo manifested. If not - try a product with another active ingredient.
Olga mob
Women's magazine JustLady