Coughing and sneezing can spread illnesses, but what about dandruff? Absolutely not. Dandruff is not contagious, and here’s why.
Whether you suffer from dandruff or not, two of the main factors are already present on your scalp: the microbe malassezia globosa and natural sebum.
They are present on all scalps, and for about 50% of the world’s population, their interaction causes dandruff.
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Why you cannot catch dandruff
You only get dandruff if you are sensitive to the main causes, and your sensitivity is not something that can be caught, like a cold or the flu.
If you are sensitive to the combination of malassezia and sebum, your body reacts by accelerating skin cell production, causing an excess of skin to appear and resulting in flaking.
Other symptoms include irritation, redness, itching, and dry scalp.
How to get rid of dandruff
The best way to treat your dandruff is to use a tried and tested anti-dandruff shampoo, which contains an active ingredient that has been clinically proven to be effective on all symptoms.
For example, Head & Shoulders. We use zinc pyrithione in all our shampoos: it has been approved by regulatory bodies around the world as an effective anti-dandruff treatment.
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