Severe Dandruff

Okay so you're dandruff is kind of severe and it just won't go away no matter what you try? Is the itching making you want to tear your skin off? Perhaps it is time you go see a doctor, because this all sounds like a severe form of dandruff. It could be a skin condition called seborrhoeic dermatitis, which is a common skin disorder affecting the scalp and mostly the upper part of your body. The condition itself is not harmful to your health, or contagious, but the severe dandruff that it causes can be a real pain in the backside. And it obviously isn't an aesthetically pleasing problem to have. This article will look at some of the possible treatment methods to get rid of your severe dandruff issues. Keep in mind that an individual's situation determines what kind of treatment is best for him/her.

Oily skin is one of the major factors in seborrhoeic dermatitis. This may come as a surprise to many as it is usually dry skin that is associated with dandruff. Disturbed oil production in the skin changes many other associated processes. Some research has shown a genetic link. What is quite certain is that the condition worsens when a person finds him or herself in stressful situations. Sticking to one shampoo also helps because it allows your skin to get “used” to the ingredients of that shampoo. Changing shampoo every week isn't a good way to keep your hair clean. It confuses your skin and never allows it to fully adjust to one shampoo, making your severe dandruff problem not go away.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis can become milder during certain periods, and then increase in severity again. Having a steady life-style and a good healthy diet will keep the swings to a minimum. It is mostly in humid, hot climates, that the condition thrives. Reports have shown that the condition can actually vanish for some time completely and then reappear. There is no definite cure, so it is all the more important to have the discipline to keep the factors that cause the condition to flare up at bay.

It would be a good idea to visit a skin professional. A dermatologist has the required knowledge to minimize the effects of seborrheic dermatitis. He or she will advise you to use certain shampoos that regulate oil production in the skin (obviously oil production needs to be lowered). It may take some time to get a good, effective, routine going – but it's worth it in the end.