Best Dandruff Treatment at Bangalore | Dr. Health Hair Clinic drhealthclinic.com

Dandruff is one of the most misunderstood aspects in scalp disorders. Broadly speaking, depending on the cause we can classify them into three types. We can call them the good dandruff, the bad dandruff and the ugly dandruff.

The first type i.e. the good dandruff is usually caused due to dryness or oiliness of the scalp. Dry dandruff is just dryness of scalp. Typically it starts during winter appearing as dry powdery scales on the scalp. Sometimes, it is associated with hair loss as well, but being seasonal by nature, both the dandruff and hair loss are quite often mild and temporary.

Oily dandruff is nothing but the oil secretion on the scalp. Every scalp secretes its own natural oil called sebum. When the head is scratched this oily grimy sebum comes out as white substance in the finger nails and is often mistaken as dandruff.

It usually does not cause any hair loss or scalp damage and therefore qualifies as the ‘good dandruff’. A hair care regime involving the right shampoo and correct method of washing is enough to deal with this type of dandruff.

Treatment varies depending on the type of infection or allergen involved. Depending on the severity, oral medications or external applications or both are advised. Treatment may involve shaving off the head for better accessibility and absorption of the medication.