Introduction
According to Dr. Richard Nahas, a flaky scalp can be a big problem in any season. If you see any signs of dandruff on your hair, you need to fix it quickly before the condition worsens. Dandruff is created when yeast gets to feast on oil. Address that issue and you can get rid of dandruff very easily. Let’s check out a few ways of getting rid of dandruff.
The Details
- Wash your hair more often – A lot of people recommend you let natural oils sit on your scalp for a while to nourish the scalp and the hair follicles. However, in many cases, that may be the root of the problem. Yeast levels on your scalp rise when there’s more oil on it. Excess oil doesn’t just nourish the scalp but becomes food for the natural fungus living on it.
At normal levels, that fungus isn’t an issue. However, with more oil, yeast level rises, and the problem gets further aggravated with dead skin cells due to less frequent hair washing. Start washing your hair with shampoo a few times a week. This may fix the problem.
- Change your diet – Poor nutrition isn’t just bad for your overall health. It also leads to dandruff creation. If your meals contain a high amount of carbs, it can result in glycogen buildup in the skin. Yeast loves to feed on that glycogen. While the subject needs more research, food that leads to acne breakout can also lead to more dandruff. When you consume more dairy and sugary foods, it stimulates your sebaceous glands which produce more oil on your skin. That’s why you need to lay off the sugars and carbs for a while and check if this fixes the problem.
- Exfoliate your scalp – Similar to exfoliating your skin, exfoliating your scalp has its benefits. Scalp exfoliators get rid of dead skin with a tiny amount of salicylic acid or soluble granules. The exfoliators break down and dissolve the dead skin cells that accumulate on your scalp and lead to those white flakes. Use an exfoliating hair scrub on your wet and shampooed hair two times a week and you’ll start to see dandruff-free hair very soon.
- Hot oil mask – If there’s too much oil on your scalp, you can use oil-based treatments to balance out the excess oil production. While this sounds counterintuitive, applying oil to your scalp draws out more oil from it. Heat up a cup of coconut oil in the microwave and apply it gently to the scalp. Make sure the oil is not too hot. Otherwise, you’ll burn your scalp. The oil should be warm to the touch.
Conclusion
Dr. Richard Nahas suggests that you use the tips mentioned above to get rid of dandruff as quickly as you can. If you’ve tried all the above-mentioned tips and it still doesn’t fix the problem for you, it’s best to get treated at a dermatology clinic.
