Coughing and sneezing can spread disease, but... what about dandruff? Definitely not. Dandruff is not contagious and here's why.
Whether you have dandruff or not, you already have two of the main factors present on your scalp: the microbe Malassezia globosa and natural scalp oils.
These are present on everyone's scalp and, in about 50% of the world's population, their interaction results in dandruff.
Learn more about the causes of dandruff
Why you can't catch dandruff You only have dandruff if you are sensitive to the main causes, and you may or may not be sensitive. It's not something you can catch like a cold or the flu virus.
If you are sensitive to the combination of Malassezia and scalp oils, your body responds by accelerating skin cell production and this causes excess skin to build up and become flakes.
Other symptoms include irritation, redness, itching, and dry scalp.
How to get rid of dandruff The best way to treat dandruff is to use a proven anti-dandruff shampoo that contains an active ingredient that has been clinically proven effective against all symptoms.
Like Head & Shoulders. We use zinc pyrithione in all our shampoos. This ingredient has been approved as an effective treatment for dandruff by regulatory organizations worldwide.
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