Stress can cause a dandruff flare-up when you least expect it. Find out why and what you can do to prevent it from happening
Stress itself is not a direct cause of dandruff. The direct cause is Malassezia globosa, a microbe that is always present on your scalp.
More information about the cause of dandruff
However, stress symptoms have been observed to worsen the dandruff problem.
There is a whole variety of symptoms associated with stress, and some can have side effects that can worsen dandruff, including:
Excess heat and perspiration
These factors create ideal conditions for Malassezia globosa, the microbe that causes dandruff, to thrive.
Hormonal changes
Malassezia globosa breaks down the oil on your scalp, called sebum. This starts the cycle that causes skin cells to shed and form dandruff.
Hormones control sebum production. Since stress causes changes in your hormonal balance, it is possible that it may cause you to produce more sebum.
This gives the Malassezia globosa microbe that lives on your scalp more oil to break down. That's why you may notice an increase in flakes.
Stay dandruff-free no matter the stress level
If you find yourself in stressful situations, worrying about a dandruff flare-up could increase your anxiety.
So, remove it from the equation: use an anti-dandruff shampoo regularly and you can get rid of flakes and prevent them from reappearing.
Head & Shoulders shampoos are proven not only to eliminate dandruff but also to protect you from future flare-ups. They keep the Malassezia globosa microbe at bay, and if you use them regularly, your protection will always be at its maximum.
Discover our full range of anti-dandruff shampoos.
While Head & Shoulders will take care of resolving the dandruff problem, if you think you suffer from chronic stress, be sure to talk to your doctor to see how they can help you.
