Untreated Dandruff Can Lead To Baldness
There is a natural shedding of the top layer of the scalp just like your skin and it is sometimes confused with dandruff. The scales usually fall off naturally and that is normal so don’t panic. The medical term for dandruff is pityriasis and is very contagious so you should never use anyone else’s grooming equipment. It is thought to be caused from a certain microbe and the medical consensus is that it is of infectious origin.
Dandruff can cause baldness if not treated and as far as I know there is no cure, but it can be kept under control with professional treatment and medicated shampoo. As taught in school the direct cause is from the excessive shedding of the epithelial surface cells and instead of growing to the surface and falling off naturally the horny scales accumulate on the scalp and hair.
The scalp doesn’t always have good circulation, that’s why manipulating or massage can get that blood pumping. The more loose your scalp is the better, slide your fingers and palm under your hair in the front and see how easily you can move your scalp, if it moves freely and feels loose then that’s great if it doesn’t have much movement and it’s tight then do yourself a favor and make an appointment for a scalp treatment. If you have a serious disorder then you may need to see a dermatologist for special treatments.
Other associated causes of dandruff along with the poor circulation that causes a sluggish scalp are infection, improper diet, injury, uncleanliness, and lack of nerve stimulation. Also avoid the use of strong shampoos and make sure that your hair is properly rinsed. There are 2 types of dandruff and they are Pityriasis capitis simplex which is the dry type and Pityriasis steatoides which is greasy and waxy.
With the simplex type the scalp is dry and itchy and the dry white scales attach to the scalp or in the hair and it’s recommended to have frequent scalp treatments, regular scalp massage, use mild shampoos, and daily use of antiseptic scalp lotions. In the salon I used Nexus products because I took a course from them and I loved their products.
They have several that I liked for this purpose and they are Dandarrest for dandruff control. It helps dissolve those dry and oily flakes and relieves itching while improving the strength and elasticity of your hair. Exxoil deep cleansing shampoo because of the astringent, antiseptic value and it helps control any excessive oil production and you can also use this as a facial cleanser. Pep ‘R’ Mint was also very effective and I had many clients after regular use swear by that particular product.
Steatoids is the greasy waxy type the horny flakes get mixed with excessive sebum and they stick to the scalp in patches and if the scalp itches and you scratch it you can tear them loose and cause bleeding and oozing so please seek medical attention. When you work in a salon you have to know and practise good sanitation procedures always, people go to get pampered and beautiful, not to contract a contagious disease.
