Dandruff and Hair Loss

Many people suffer from dandruff.  This condition involves white flaking and scales on the scalp.  Up to 40% of people suffer from dandruff at some point in their lives.  For most people is not a serious condition, but it is uncomfortable and embarrassing.  And it can be hard to get rid of.  The scalp can become irritated and inflamed with dandruff.  One cause of this is the extreme itch that causes people to scratch. This can cause dandruff hair loss.

 Seborrheic Dermatitis

Sometimes people experience hair loss along with dandruff.  The dandruff does not actually cause the hair to fall out.  But since dandruff is an itchy condition, many people find it impossible to resist scratching.  Excessive scratching on the scalp can cause the roots of the hair to be weakened.  This can eventually lead to hair loss.  So while dandruff does not directly cause hair to fall out, it can be related.   And dandruff that is left untreated may lead to hair loss and more problems. Severe dandruff is often referred to as seborrheic dermatitis. People with seborrheic dermatitis often have open scalp sores that can itch severely and often cause hair loss or thinning as well. Seborrheic dermatitis hair loss is common when the condition is not controlled well. Once controlled that hair loss is handled.

 
There are several things that cause dandruff to appear.  The main cause is a buildup of fungus called Mallazesia.  This is a fungus that is normally found on the scalp in small quantities, but at times it can grown to large numbers. An excess of oil on the scalp is one thing that can cause the fungus to multiply.   Another thing that may cause the scalp to flake and itch is chemical hair care products that make the scalp too dry.  Even many hair products, shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, that are labeled natural or organic may contain harsh chemicals.  You need to read labels carefully to avoid these unwanted chemical ingredients.  Some other contributing factors are stress, hormonal changes, and genetics. 

There are many products available that are designed to treat dandruff.  Many of the anti-dandruff shampoos and conditioners that are available in your local drug store contain chemical ingredients designed to kill fungus.  These chemical will dry out the scalp further however.  Zinc pca is a natural ingredient that can be used to kill fungus and normalize the scalp.  It is a great scalp cleanser, working deep down in the hair follicle.  Another thing that makes zinc pca a perfect natural ingredient for the scalp is its ability to regulate the sebum gland.  The sebum gland is where the oil on the scalp is produced.  The scalp needs to have the right amount of oil.  If it has too much or too little oil you will be more likely to have scalp conditions such as dandruff.