Dandruff — it is probably one of the most annoying hair conditions, if not downright embarrassing especially when we have tried everything and nothing works. Even though it can be very evident that you have dandruff it is an issue that a lot of people don’t care to admit having.
The white flakes make wearing black outfits dreadful, and the excessive itching is equally unwanted. But what’s a gal (or guy) to do? Dry scalp isn’t a condition that stems out of nowhere. It’s very likely that your habits and product choices are to blame for your issue.
What makes things worse is that dandruff is linked to hair loss, so if you’re suffering from both problems, then you may have just found a way to get rid of both.
Dandruff, as you may know, appears when you have a dry scalp, which then creates flakes of skin, which could eventually clog the pores in your scalp. When this happens, it can result in hair fall. Then the constant scratching can also contribute to excess shedding. Your hair roots are being weakened, so they have no choice but to fall out.
Does dandruff directly cause hair loss?
Nope. It’s just a part of the equation, which is intense itching, scratching and clogging of the pores. Some folks also have a condition called dermatitis, which has dandruff and hair fall as symptoms.
It’s common for folks who suffer from hair fall to be diagnosed with dermatitis. The fungal secretions that form alongside dandruff can also result in hair falling out.
What comes first, the chicken or the egg?
So does dandruff lead to hair fall or does hair loss lead to dandruff? We’ve already established that dandruff can indirectly lead to hair fall, but battling hair fall can also cause dandruff. For example, the shampoos and treatments you’re using that help prevent hair fall may contain chemicals that dry out your scalp and lead to dandruff.
Such chemicals include minoxidil, which is commonly used in hair fall products, and is known to lead to flaking and dandruff. So make sure that your shampoo doesn’t contain this ingredient.
Quick tips for getting rid of your dandruff
There are a variety of things that could be causing your dandruff woes. This includes dry skin, psoriasis, eczema, fungal infection, hygiene, illness, chemical shampoo and an unhealthy diet.
To counter these issues, you should focus on properly cleaning hair and scalp regularly with natural herbal shampoos, eliminating chemical shampoos and using natural oils* to seal in moisture.
If you have a fungal infection, you can use essential oils* like wild oregano to kill it. Make sure to stay away from shampoos that contain dandruff-causing ingredients like zinc* pyrithione, ketoconazole, coal tar, selenium sulphide, etc.
