Whether you have curly, straight, or wavy hair: Dandruff is one thing almost everyone has to go through at some point in life.
•What causes dandruff?
It can be caused by product overuse, clogged scalp pores which can cause extra oil production, bacterial fungus, or even a change in the weather. Each person can be affected differently.
•How to treat it
The good news is dandruff is never permanent if treated right.
For some, one good wash with a tea tree or clarifying shampoo can be all it takes to wash the flakes away. For others, it can take multiple intensive treatments with prescription shampoo or daily antibiotics. If you've tried everything at home and it still didn't do the trick you most likely need a prescription-strength shampoo from your dermatologist.
Not all dandruff is surface related. Sometimes you can have an undetected fungus that doesn't appear on the surface.
Remember, you have multiple layers of skin.
It's always best to have your doctor run tests as soon as possible to avoid any self-induced problems later down the road.
•How long does it take to go away?
It depends on your type of treatment you're on. If you need to be put on a prescribed shampoo it will depend on the length of time and number of times a week your doctor recommends. Some treatments can be as short as a week, but some can be months.
You know the phrase, 'It gets worse before it gets better.'- It may be cliche, but it's true!
The medicine will do its thing if you can be patient and know that it won't go away immediately.
•Always treat your curls when using a prescription shampoo
When using prescription medicine shampoo make sure you only use it on your roots and scalp.
You will one hundred percent get split ends and dryness when using prescription strength shampoo if you don't have proper after care. Make sure to keep those ends especially moisturized and shampoo free so your next curly hair wash day is at its best.
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