Dandruff Shampoos

Dandruff - a fairly common problem, though unpleasant. Off-white flakes on the hair Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development   and the clothes look sloppy and did not paint, so it is not surprising that those who have dandruff, try to get rid of it. Make it quick is unlikely to succeed, but eventually defeat dandruff is quite real.

The cosmetic store or pharmacy?

Dandruff Shampoos sold in any cosmetic product or even at most supermarkets. It would seem, here it is, the solution. However, not all so simple. Since the causes of dandruff are very diverse, versatile way to get rid of it does not exist.

Shampoos that are sold in cosmetic shops, very actively promoted by manufacturers, but their effectiveness is questionable. Action cosmetic shampoos based on removing excess sebum, but the cause of dandruff such facilities do not apply. Some of these shampoos contain aggressive compounds, which not only destroy dandruff, but also harm the hair and scalp desiccate. Other shampoos just do not have any impact on dandruff. Finally, another kind of dandruff shampoos great help in solving this problem, but it is necessary to abandon the use of funds at least for a couple of days - and dandruff comes back again.

A much more effective tools are sold in pharmacies. These are special shampoos that contain in its composition a whole range of components allows you to fight dandruff. Of course, the composition of the medicated shampoos may vary, so when choosing a need to focus on their composition, to choose the means most effective in a given case. However, it is not necessary to treat these funds as a panacea - sometimes medicated shampoos may be ineffective.

Why shampoos do not help

The reasons for the ineffectiveness of shampoo may be several. Firstly, it is important to properly use the shampoo. Typically, these funds are not enough to put on hair and wash off: they have to be rubbed into the scalp and leave it for a while, so that the active ingredients could affect the shampoo dandruff. If we neglect the manufacturers' recommendations, the tool can be quite useful.

Secondly, great importance is regular use of the shampoo. Do not wait for the effect, if you use the vehicle occasionally: as a rule, manufacturers recommend a course of not less than five procedures.

Third, using the right shampoo - it's just part of the treatment. Typically, solutions to problems still require special lotion or serum for rubbing into the scalp. You may also need to take vitamins, change the mode of the day and a diet.

Finally, we should remember that dandruff treatment must be carried out individually, depending on what was the reason for its occurrence. Different products contain different combinations of active substances, and it is not necessary when buying shampoo to focus on the fact that someone else, he helped. Of course, you can try one of the other different dandruff shampoo - it is possible that sooner or later some of them will be suitable. But it's much more efficient to visit the doctor, get tested and get personalized recommendations for getting rid of dandruff.

The active ingredients of therapeutic agents

As a part of the therapeutic shampoos, conditioners, lotions and ointments dandruff? Conventionally, additives can be divided into antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal. In addition, these funds are also rich in ingredients, inhibiting the formation of dandruff, improves the condition of the scalp and relieves irritation.

Most often in amounts due from dandruff can be found the following components:

• Ciclopirox. This antifungal drug acting on the fungi species Pityrosporum. Actions of the drug begins three minutes after application;
• Zinc pyrithione. This additive has antimicrobial and antimycotic action. Used in many shampoos, including cosmetic;
• Ketoconazole. This antifungal drug has an effect on Pityrosporum fungi and Candida;
• Clotrimazole. Antifungal agent, active in the molds, fungi Pityrosporum and Candida;
• Bifonazole. By its action is similar to the drug ketoconazole, but is more efficient due to long exposure. Cases of reducing the sensitivity of Candida and Pityrosporum to bifonazole registered;
• Ichthyol. This additive has anesthetic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action. In addition, ihtiola helps to normalize cell renewal cycle;
• Klimbazol. The antibacterial agent;
• Salicylic acid. The antimicrobial component, inhibits the secretion of the sebaceous and sweat glands. It promotes exfoliation of skin cells;
• Selenium disulphide Selenium in food - in small doses is useful . This additive combats pathogenic bacteria;
• Birch tar. Lacking antimikoznoy activity, this supplement normalizes renewal cycle of the epidermal cells, exfoliate dead skin cells, providing disinfectant;
• Plant extracts. As a rule, used to soothe irritated skin and relieving itching.

Traditional recipes

Is it possible to get rid of dandruff How to get rid of dandruff - the most effective means   on their own, without the use of pharmaceutical drugs? In some cases, home remedies can be very effective. Most often, they are the perfect complement to medical treatment. In any case, before the use of such funds should consult a doctor, so as not to exacerbate the problem.

From excessive fat content of the scalp is very good alcohol tincture of calendula, which is available over the counter. The tool is rubbed into the scalp before washing the hair for twenty to thirty minutes once a week. Tincture has astringent and anti-inflammatory effect.

To combat dandruff you can use a mask mustard. Dry mustard powder mixed with burdock oil and rub into the scalp for half an hour before washing. This mask is good reduces oiliness of the scalp, but it is not for everyone because it can cause irritation.

It improves the condition of the scalp and stimulate hair growth in the skin rubbing tincture of nettles. For the preparation of the infusion should be one tablespoon of dried nettle pour a glass of boiling water, leave for a day, then strain. Infusion rubbed into the scalp twice a week, it is not necessary to wash off.

For the prevention of dandruff and to fight it worked well, and packs of henna and Basma. But such remedies are natural dyes and can cause staining of the hair, so use them may not all.

Maria Bykov

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