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Severe Dandruff

Dandruff is one of the most common skin conditions which attacks the scalp. The medical name for this problem is pityriasis capitis.  Everyone’s skin is constantly renewing itself and the cells which become dead fall off and the new cells take their place but in dandruff this process is accelerated so a greater number of cells are shed. These cells are also shed in clumps that are big enough to be seen by the naked eye and are commonly known as dandruff flakes; their visibility is particularly when they fall off on dark clothing. The scalp can also be itchy. The worse case of dandruff is commonly known as severe dandruff.

Severe cases of dandruff is a nuisance for hair it not only causes hair loss it also is the source of great pain to the bearer this condition is caused by a disease called seborrhoeic eczema or seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis makes the hair oily (greasy), and the scalp becomes scalier. This may also affect the skin around the nose, the lines on the cheeks, the eyebrows, the ears and the torso – and they can become red and itchy.

This Condition becomes worse during the winter as there is a lack of sun and tends to improve during the summer when sunlight relieves the symptoms. In some cases this problem only occurs only in the winters these cases are considered mild to more severe cases where flaking occurs in places other than just the scalp and this problem persist all year long.

Doctors don’t exactly know why but actually anti-fungal treatments have good effects in this condition. If you are suffering from this skin disorder it is imperative that you see a dermatologist as soon as possible.