You may think of dandruff as a minor problem. At times however, it can be severe. Anyone can be affected by dandruff, young or old, man or woman.
The mild symptoms of dandruff are itching and flaking. The more severe form of dandruff is often called seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrheic eczema. This condition consists of large greasy scales on the scalp. They tend to be itchy and flaky and are often yellowish in color. They may even spread to other areas such as the scalp, ears, and eyebrows.
Dandruff can be caused by a few things, but many experts think it mainly comes from an excess of fungus on the scalp. The fungus is ok in small amounts, but in large amounts it will cause dandruff. It is more common in dry winter weather and can also be causes by stress and hormonal changes. It is a chronic condition and can be hard to remedy.
An excess of oil allows the fungus to multiply. In order to solve the problem oil must be removed. But it is important not to remove too much oil. A healthy scalp needs the proper amount of oil. Natural products like zinc pca and jojoba oil are good are removing fungus while still leaving enough oil for the scalp to be healthy.
