No More Bad Hair Days Tips For Clearing
Stubborn Dandruff
by: News Canada
(NC)-Dandruff - that dry, itchy,
white flaking of the scalp - affects up to 70% of the
population in various degrees of severity. It
results from skin cells reproducing too rapidly, producing
visible flakes. Dandruff is worse in dry climates
and when the hair is not washed often.
Mild dandruff can be kept under control with shampoos
containing zinc pyrithione such as Dan Gard. What happens when
these do not work?
This means you may have stubborn, more severe dandruff. And if
you have yellowish crusting (scales) either on the scalp, face,
chest or back, you may have seborrheic dermatitis. In this
case, the crusty scales are often oily, accompanied by a red,
itchy scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis tends to flare up with
stress and with the cold, dry winter months.
An effective option for these stubborn cases is shampoos
containing tar which have a triple action - they dissolve the
scales, are antiseptic (fight bacteria), and soothe itching and
redness. Dr. Robert Solomon, a Dermatologist in Toronto at St.
Michael's Hospital states: " Tar shampoos are generally safe
and effective against severe dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis.
A tar shampoo like Polytar AF is highly effective since it is
the only combination of tar with salicylic acid, as well as an
antifungal and soothing menthol; unlike other tar shampoos, it
actually has a nice scent".
Here are some general tips to follow:
Shampoo at least 3 times a week with a non-medicated shampoo or
an anti-dandruff shampoo (depending on severity), massaging
scalp gently
Three times a week, do the following: use an anti-dandruff
shampoo first to clean your scalp, then rinse well. Follow with
a trusted medicated shampoo like Polytar; Make sure you leave
it in contact with your scalp for at least 5 minutes before
rinsing
If your scalp condition does not improve within 2 weeks of this
regimen, see your physician or pharmacist.
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