One in two people will have dandruff at least once in their life. Discover its causes and symptoms, as well as the most effective solutions to get rid of it.
Causes of dandruff At what age does dandruff appear? Symptoms of dandruff How to get rid of dandruff
The cause of dandruff
Dandruff appears when three elements come together:
- Malassezia Globosa, a microorganism present on any scalp
- Sebum, an oily film naturally secreted by the scalp
- A sensitive scalp
By degrading the scalp's sebum, Malassezia produces oleic acid.
And if you have a sensitive scalp, which is the case for about 50% of the population, it will likely suffer from irritation, and that's when the famous dandruff appears.
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At what age does dandruff appear?
Dandruff often appears at puberty, when hormones begin to change, the scalp producing more lipid film, which increases the activity of the Malassezia Globosa microorganism.
But it can also proliferate at other times of life leading to hormonal changes, when getting older for example or in case of stress.
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Symptoms of dandruff
Spotting dandruff is not complicated: small white flakes begin to dot your shoulders. But there are other signs, including:
- Itching
- Redness
- Dry scalp
All these symptoms can appear simultaneously when a sensitive scalp reacts to the action of the microorganism responsible for dandruff.
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How to get rid of dandruff
The good news is that treatment is very simple. To make dandruff disappear and relieve flaking, itching, and dryness, simply use an anti-dandruff shampoo that has been proven effective.
The range of products is vast. It's up to you to choose the most suitable shampoo based on your symptoms, hair type, and desired result: thicker and fuller hair, or smoother and silkier.
All these shampoos contain zinc pyrithione, an active ingredient whose effectiveness in eliminating dandruff, with regular use, has been demonstrated by hundreds of clinical studies.
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