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Once it has confirmed an individual has dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis), the main treatment
Causes of DandruffThe exact cause of dandruff is unknown. Possible causes and associations include increased oil production, oily skin, increased skin secretions, and increased numbers of normal skin yeasts. Bacteria have not been found to cause dandruff. Dandruff is not a fungal infection. Dandruff is not contagious. Dandruff may also be triggered or made worse by poor hygiene and infrequent shampooing and washing. ones immune system may also play a role in dandruff. Although mild dandruff is a very common condition in many people with a normal immune system, severe dandruff is generally more common in people with chronic illnesses such as Parkinson's disease or in HIV/AIDS. The common factors that may worsen dandruff are the following. (1)Increased oil production (2) Oily skin (3) Oily scalp (4) Sweating (5) Poor hygiene (6) Weather (hot and humid or cold and dry) (7) Infrequent washing or shampooing (8) Concurrent yeast or fungal skin infections or overgrowths (9 Poor immune system (10) Emotional or mental stress
includes antifungal shampoos, and anti-inflammatory creams and lotions. More importantly, often the most effective dermatologic treatments are combination treatments using several different medicated ingredients used at the same time.For severe cases not responding to a combination of ultra high-potency steroid creams, foams, sprays, or lotions, alternate treatments may be tried.
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