Skincare Flakes: Skincare-News.com Provides Skin Care Secrets for Managing Dandruff

(PRWEB) October 24, 2007 -- With the changing of the leaves also comes changes to the skin including dryness, brittle fingernails and even a dry scalp. Dandruff may be a challenging skin condition, but it is not impossible to manage. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Don't Fall For Flakes," discusses the types of dandruff as well as various treatment options. http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=446

Dry scalp may be caused by changes in the air, in particular the forced dryness of air conditioning or heat, contact dermatitis, over-productive sebaceous glands or even stress, and science has also identified a yeast-like fungus which may be to blame for this aggravating condition.

One of the most common forms of dandruff, often caused by Seborrheic dermatitis, is attributed to over-active oil production by the sebaceous glands. With this type of dandruff, excess oil on the scalp mixes with dead skin cells, causing them to cluster together and form clumps of crusty, yellowish, oily flakes. Because this is actually an oily-skin condition, treatment needs to address the oiliness, as well as the flakes. Shampoos with coal tar, which will help slow down cell turnover can be helpful, as can salicylic acid treatments which will help normalize oil production and rid the scalp of flakes.

Environmental or weather-induced dryness is mostly seen at the change of the seasons and during the summer and winter. Because both air-conditioning and heat reduce the amount of moisture or humidity in the air, they can cause the scalp and skin to become dry, irritable and prone to flakes. One way to help combat dry scalp is to invest in an at-home humidifier. Tea-tree based shampoos and conditioners are a great addition to any skincare routine for those who notice flakes this fall. The natural anti-septic and anti-fungal properties of tea tree oil will help stimulate the scalp and prevent a build-up of dry skin as the weather cools off.

Another form of dandruff is called contact dermatitis, and is caused by exposure to chemicals or ingredients that irritate the skin, producing dry, flakey red skin that itches. Not surprisingly, a variety of products can cause dermatitis including: nickel, chemical hair products such as colorants or perms, pigments in make-up, fragrance, certain foods and even some fabrics. To that end, try using hair care that has few, or fewer chemicals.

New research on dandruff has discovered that dandruff may actually be the result of a yeast-like fungus called Pityrosporum ovale. The isolation of this fungus can help lead researchers to new treatments for dandruff and possibly even a cure. No matter the cause of dandruff, a best bet to beat flakes is to wash the hair every other day to reduce dandruff scales and be sure to use a lightweight, yet moisturizing conditioner to help prevent excess dryness.

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