Pratibimb Skin and Hair Clinic, behind bhide hospital, Bhide Chowk, Savedi Naka, Savedi, Ahmednagar-414003
10 AM To 6 PM
DANDRUFF
What is dandruff?
Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which small pieces of dry skin flake off from the scalp and is usually associated with itching.
Dandruff is considered to be a mild form of an inflammatory disorder of skin called “Seborrheic Dermatitis”.
What causes dandruff?
- increased oil production and secretion, increased numbers of normal skin
yeasts and a genetic predisposition can cause dandruff.
What are triggering factors?
oily skin or scalp,
emotional stress,
weather (cold and dry),
poor hygiene and infrequent washing or shampooing.
Dietary factors do not play a role
Are there any tests to diagnose?
Diagnosis of Seborrheic Dermatitis is chiefly on history and clinical examination. There are no conclusive laboratory tests to diagnose Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Skin scrapings and biopsy are done to rule out other conditions which can resemble Seborrheic Dermatitis (ringworm, psoriasis).
What is treatment?
Antifungal and keratolytic base shampoos are prescribed. Maintenance is
needed.
Can dandruff or Seborrheic Dermatitis recur?
Seborrheic Dermatitis improves with treatment, but there is no permanent cure.
Increase sebum production is an individual tendency and can recur. Those who have a tendency to develop dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis recurrently require retreatment at frequent intervals
