1. Improper and irregular brushing of hair
When you brush your hair, you are giving it a way to shed dead skin
on top of your head. When you do not brush your hair enough or do not
air your scalp, there is no way for the dead skin to leave the scalp
area. Accumulation of such dead skin on the scalp can cause dandruff.
2. Allergic to yeast:
People who have a yeast allergy or are very sensitive to yeast tend
to have a higher risk of developing dandruff. By yeast, I do not mean
the yeast that is used for baking breads. This yeast is a type of fungi
or spore that flies through the air all around us.
3. Dry skin:
Those of us who have drier skin than the rest have chances of getting
dandruff. In fact people with dry skin report aggravated dandruff
during winters when the skin gets drier still.
4. Certain illnesses cause dandruff too:
It has been said that certain types of illnesses such as weak
immunity, people recuperating from heart attacks and strokes, people
affected by Parkinson’s disease and seborrheic dermatitis can cause an
increased risk of dandruff.
5. Infrequent shampoo wash:
When we do not regularly shampoo and clean our hair, there is an
excess build up of oil and dead skin on our scalp. When this excess is
not cleaned away properly, it gives rise to an itchy scalp and dandruff.
6. Malassezia:
Malassezia is said to be a fungus that is naturally present on every
person’s body including the scalp. It is usually harmless but grows
specifically in areas where more oil glands are located. When these oil
glands over work, the fungi tend to multiply, causing blockages of the
sebaceous glands. When the sebaceous glands on the scalp are clogged, it
causes inflammation, itching and dandruff.
7. Improper diet:
It
is also believed that a diet containing less than the required amount
of zinc, vitamins and fats causes an increase in dandruff.
8. Stress:
And last but not the least, what my dermatologist personally told me
to beware of is stress. Stress has been directly linked to dandruff and
many other skin problems.
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