Dandruff

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Dandruff

Seborrheic Dermatitis• A common skin condition caused by the

overproduction of sebum (an oil that lubricates the skin and hair)

• May be caused by the way some people’s immune systems react to an overgrowth of natural fungus on the skin

Who Gets Dandruff?• All people are prone to getting dandruff• Men and women of all ages• Worsens during an eczema flare-up• Worsens during cold weather (winter)

Symptoms• White or yellow flakes that easily rub off of

your head• Crusty/Red/Raw scalp• Itchiness• Hair loss if untreated (rare cases)

Common Locations• Head• Inside the Ear• Armpits• Belly Button

Dandruff Is Not Contagious And Can Easily Be Treated

Treatments• Dandruff Shampoo

Zinc Pyrithione• Head & Shoulders• Selsun Salon

Tar Shampoo• Neutragena• T/Gel

Salicylic Acid• Ionil T Selenium Sulfide

• Selsun BlueKetoconazole• Nizoral

• Most cases can be treated using over-the-counter shampoos

• Some worse cases may require prescription shampoos, steroid creams or antifungal creams to help relieve irritation

How To Live With Dandruff• Don’t wear dark colored clothing

• Treat it by using a shampoo recommended to you by a doctor

There Is No Cure For Dandruff, But If You Treat It Then No One Will Have Any Way Of Knowing That You

Are Affected By It

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