Other names: scurf

Dandruff is actually skin flakes from the scalp. Sources indicate that different scales occur in up to 40% of the population. Themselves are not diseases rather cosmetic problem. Dandruff is caused by the increased recovery of the skin surface, they are partially wrapped yeast but which belong to the normal skin microflora of the human skin.

With the help of dandruff depends on the scope. If it is a moderate dandruff, due to the use of improper drying of hair cosmetics, they should suffice dandruff shampoo available in pharmacies or medicinal solutions. Definitely not help greasing oil wraps domestic production, since it is oil, which promote the growth of yeasts occurring on the scalp.

When dandruff occur in larger quantities, it may be only a cosmetic problem, but the cause could be any skin disease. For example, in prepubertal children appear more mycoses that are similar to dandruff, but they leave on the head lysliny. Psoriasis or psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by various bearings scaly skin that may occur in the scalp. Her most frequent occurrence but rather on elbows and knees.

When suspicions of any severe skin disease, it is advisable to visit a dermatologist.