HOW DANDRUFF CAUSES HAIR LOSS?
Now a day, most of the people are suffering from dandruff. About 40 percent of human population is suffering from dandruff problem. Dandruff is not a life threatening problem yet this problem causes a great emotional distress. A person who suffers from this problem often scratches their scalp to get out of itching sensation. The process of frequent scratching of the scalp weakens the hair roots and hence hair sheds gradually.
White scales and flakes of dead skin will be shedding off from the scalp in this condition. Inflammation, frequent itching sensation are the other two problems caused due to dandruff.
Does really dandruff cause hair fall? is the most often question asked by many people. Many researches had been done on this and finally came out with the answer. Dandruff mainly produces itching and irritation in the scalp, so people often tend to scratch their scalps. The frequent scratching of the scalp weakens the hair follicles and roots of the hair. As the root of the hair weakens, hair falls gradually.
Following are some of the causes of dandruff:
1) Dandruff is a kind of fungal infection that is caused due to fungus named Mallazesia globosa.
This kind of fungus floats in the atmosphere and can cause infections to any one.
2) Hormonal imbalances, excessive usage of hair base products, humidity are some of the other reasons that cause dandruff.
3) Excessive intake of fats and sugar contents also causes dandruff.
4) Stress, hereditary, perspiration, unhealthy maintaining of scalp also causes dandruff.
These are the main causes of dandruff. To fight against hair fall, consult a doctor and find the cause of your dandruff type. By knowing the cause, you can take the apt treatment for dandruff.
