Dandruff has
become a major disturbing element for many but the positive side to this is
that it is harmless. Dandruff is a situation where the scalp becomes dry or
greasy and it leads to the formation of small white flakes which become easily
available. It is not a disease but when the fungus malassezia feeds on the oil
of the scalp it leaves dry skin cells behind which turn into dandruff. Before
treating dandruff, it is important to understand its symptoms and diagnosis.
Symptoms of dandruff
The simple
symptoms of dandruff are white flakes of dandruff on the head or shoulders. If
you have psoriasis, then the flakes will look more like silver scales. In case
of seborrheic dermatitis the cause of your dandruff, the scalp feels itchy and
greasy. The cells die and turn yellowish. These yellowish or reddish scaling is
usually observed on the hairline and near ears. The worse case of seborrheic
dermatitis can even show its symptoms in other body parts. In the normal case
of dandruff, it is usually white flakes and are scattered all over the scalp.
Diagnosis of dandruff
You don’t
have to visit a doctor to diagnose whether you have dandruff or not. You can
easily diagnose at home yourself. If you feel itchiness or extra greasiness or
dryness and can see white flakes on the scalp or near the roots of your hair
then it is clear that it is dandruff. You can even check it by rubbing your
scalp.
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