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Dandruff Treatment
You are in all likelihood viewing our site as you are affected by scaly and itching of scalp with hair loss. Can dandruff cause hair loss? You would have tried numerous anti-dandruff shampoos and remedy available from the GP or pharmacy but without much effect?
Let us first know What is Dandruff ?
Dandruff (Pityriasis Simplex Capitas)
Dandruff is a popular collective name signifying a scaly flaking scalp condition.
In a simple context ‘Dandruff’ will allude to Pityriasis Simplex Capitis (syn. pityriasis sicca) a non-inflammatory scalp circumstance which offers as exfoliation of the Stratum Corneum (outer layer of epidermal cells) due to the presence of yeast like fungi Pityrosporon Ovale (syn P. Mallasez).
‘Dandruff’ is not unusual to either gender and shows no association to race or skin colouration.
Human skin manufactures and sheds cells constantly in full-size numbers. garb assists on this dropping. Scalp hair carries these exfoliated cells which can also articulate to form scales. Pruritis (inflammation) may additionally occur in some cases.
‘Dandruff’ can be managed via the use of special formula shampoos, but it could require remedy (which we’re capable to offer in most instances). Remedy can be exceptionally effective but have to appear as management of the situation in preference to a treatment.
Certain other conditions may look similar to dandruff : Ichthyosis, Psoriasis Capitis, Neurodermatitis, Streptococcal Infection, Impetigo, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (of Scalp), Ringworm (Tinea Capitis, Favus).
I have dandruff, what is the cause of dandruff?
Dandruff takes place while the scalp sheds large than ordinary amounts of dead epidermal cells. When the epidermal turnover of the scalp is much faster perhaps 12 to 14 days instead of 28 days, scalp scaling or dandruff is seen. This leads to increased proliferation of bacteria and fungi and adding to the problem further and making it a vicious circle. The peak incidence and severity of dandruff takes place at approximately in the twenties. Dandruff appears on the scalp as small white or grey scales.In the presence of seborrhea, the scales can also seem greasy and yellow in coloration.
The Dandruff can also be associated with seborrhoeic dermatitis or male or female pattern thinning. Dandruff is an associated symptom of many hair loss conditions. In pattern thinning the scalp produces excessive sebum under the action of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) leading to increased scaling due to fungi breeding on scales and sebum. In such cases, Dandruff is not the cause of the hair loss but usually an associated symptom. However, for a healthy hair growth, a healthy scalp is required and clearing scalp of infections will provide a healthier environment to the follicles.
We hope you have understood the answer for “can dandruff cause hair loss?” from this article. Here at Revital Trichology Clinic, in Mumbai, our fully-qualified hair loss experts can provide clients with a diagnosis of their hair loss condition and give advice as to whether their dandruff is a symptom of other scaly scalp condition. Our Certified Trichologist will plan a customised treatment for your specific scalp condition including hair growth boosters and topical therapies to control your dandruff and hair loss and promote healthy scalp eventually leading to thicker hair growth.
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