Internal causes of Dandruff

1. Hormonal imbalance

2. Allergic Hypersensitive

3. Lack of rest and fatigue

4. Improper nutrition and intake of fried foods plus aerated drinks, fats, sugars, salts, chocolates, sea food and peanuts and last of all dairy products

5. Stress, nervousness and tension.

External causes of dandruff

1. Frequent use of hair sprays and gels

2. Use of mousse, hairspray and instruments such as heated hair straighteners

3. Infrequent shampooing of the hair or insufficient rinsing of the scalp can cause dandrproblemsuff.

4. Cold weather and dry covered heating.

5. Tight fitting hat and scarves.

6. Extreme weather, oily skin and use of lotion that surround alcohol may increase the chances of dandruff

Main Cause of dandruff

The cause of dandruff is usually a fungus called Pityrosporum ovale which is a of course occurring yeast-like organism found on the scalp and other parts of human skin. The fungus is found most on skin area with plenty of sebaceous glands: on the scalp, face and upper part of the body and gradually P.ovale fungus tends to think on the scalp where a large number of sebaceous glands can be found. These are the glands that create your skin's normal oil, called sebum, which contributes to the enlargement of the P. ovale fungus.

As the fungus grow in size and numbers, it results in dandruff.

Treatment and cure for dandruff

1. A compound called selenium, found in more than a few shampoo products, is highly effective in controlling dandruff.

2. Zinc - Zinc in the form of zinc pyrithione is also present in lot of anti-dandruff shampoos used for curative dandruff.

3. Zinc vitamin supplement taken daily is outstanding for the skin and hair.

4. Dandruff can be also being due to nutritional deficiencies. So, we should have a unprejudiced diet containing amounts of vitamins A, B6, B12, F and selenium in their diet.

5. Brush your hair regularly to release flakes and stimulate blood supply to the scalp. .

6. Regular washing will help to be in charge of the pH balance of the skin and limit the risk of dandruff

7. Nizorelle Dandruff Control Shampoos are very effective in curative dandruff