Dandruff is an embarrassing problem for some people. Dandruff is not caused by too much shampooing, dry or oily skin, or styling products. Instead, it is caused by malassezia, which are cutaneous yeasts (fungi). It takes normal dead skin cells about one month to shed and flake off the scalp, but when malassezia is present, cells slough off in two to seven days, which results in large, oily clumps of dead skin cells in hair and on clothing. Oily scalps, young adulthood, male gender and illness may make certain people more susceptible to dandruff. The dryness and flakiness of the scalp may cause irritation and redness but can be easily controlled with medicated dandruff shampoos, according to DS Laboratories.
Follicleanse Shampoo
Follicleanse shampoo is a shampoo used to treat dandruff, flaking and oily hair. It deep cleans hair follicles, removing dirt and oil build-up, which helps promote healthy hair growth. It contains botanical extracts and zinc PCA to help heal inflamed scalp skin. Follicleanse Shampoo controls sebum production and stimulates blood supply in scalp with the ingredients fenugreek and B vitamins. It should be massaged into wet hair for three to five minutes each day and rinsed thoroughly.
Dandrene High-Performance Antidandruff Shampoo
Dandrene High-Performance Antidandruff Shampoo helps treat dandruff by inhibiting the growth of the fungi that cause dandruff, dries up excess oil that fuels the fungi, and provides nutrients to repair scalp and hair. This shampoo contains climbazole, which inhibits fungi that produces scaling, and ketoconazole, a fungi growth inhibitor. It also contains ingredients that are rich in vitamins and minerals and ingredients that strengthen the barrier function of the skin.
Kenra Dandruff Shampoo
Kenda Dandruff Shampoo treats dandruff or seborrhea. It contains zinc pyrithione, a bactericide, which controls cell reproduction; sodium myreth sulfate, which is a cleansing agent; jasmine oil to help alleviate dry, itchy skin; and guiazulene, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. For mild dandruff and flaky scalp, results are seen within one week of treatment, and for moderate to severe dandruff, it may take up to two weeks to notice results.
Organic Anti-Dandruff Clay Shampoo
Natural Purity's Organic Anti-Dandruff Clay Shampoo is used for dandruff caused by psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis. This shampoo contains montmorillonite clay, which cleans the hair and scalp by removing toxins, bacteria and pollutants. It also contains juniper tar, which prevents itching and peeling. Pine and sage ingredients provide anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antifungal properties. The hair and scalp should be washed two to three times per week with this shampoo until dandruff is eliminated.
