Dandruff often cause dry, flaky skin and itchiness in the scalp, tempting you to scratch them, which may likely cause scalp sensitivity and hair fall.
So, if you are thinking about how to get rid of dandruff, then read what skin care physician Dr. Shehla Ebrahim has to say about effective dandruff treatment.
What is dandruff?
Dandruff is a common scalp condition that causes white flaky skin debris on the scalp. Though it is not harmful, its visibility on hairline, eyebrows, and shoulders may make you feel self-conscious in social settings.
If you suffer from Mild dandruff, it can be treated with dandruff-specific shampoos, but chronic dandruff may cause hair fall and require stringent treatment.
What are the causes of dandruff?
People have dandruff for different reasons. But some popular reasons include:
- Oily skin
- Poor maintenance of the scalp hygiene (non-shampooing)
- Yeast development on the scalp known as Malassezia globose
- Hormonal issues
- Sensitivity to hair care products
- Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Eczema, or other skin conditions
Can dandruff cause hair loss?
Excessive dandruff may block the skin pores on the scalp and, as a result, stops aeration. As a result, the scalp cannot breathe, loses vitality, and become prone to hair fall.
However, almost everyone has some dandruff on the scalp because it is the debris of dried and dead cells on the scalp. But excessive dandruff accumulation causes itchiness and dryness, which causes hair fall as a result.
If you have dandruff and are experiencing hair fall, consult your skin care physician for dandruff treatment.
How to know whether you have chronic dandruff that needs dandruff treatment?
Everyone has some dandruff, but chronic dandruff that needs dandruff treatment exhibits the following signs:
- White skin flakes on hairline, eyebrows, eyelashes, mustache, and shoulders.
- Itchy scalp– which may result in bleeding of the scalp.
- Dandruff does not go with normal shampoo.
Proven dandruff treatment – By Dr. Shehla Ebrahim
Being a skin care physician, Dr. Shehla Ebrahim conducts a thorough scalp examination and learns about its surface from various dermatological tests.
Typically, she prescribes special anti-dandruff shampoos that contain one of the following ingredients:
- Salicylic acid
- Coal tar
- Ketoconazole Selenium sulfide
- Zinc pyrithione
If dandruff does not improve after using anti-dandruff shampoo for one month, Dr. Shehla Ebrahim will prescribe another anti-dandruff treatment approach.
Sometimes, skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis may cause dandruff, requiring antibiotics or corticosteroid cream treatment to reduce yeast germination and inflammation of the scalp.
Early treatment typically leads to better results with higher satisfaction rates. Hence, Dr. Shehla Ebrahim, your skin care physician in Vancouver, encourages you to book a consultation and get a scalp screening done to reduce chronic dandruff that leads to hair fall.