Dandruff Dos and Don'ts: Dandruff Prevention
What you should do for Dandruff
Exfoliating your skin removes the dead skin cells that accumulate on the scalp and lead to flaking. Scalp exfoliation is usually performed on wet, juts-shampooed hair. After you
Special dandruff shampoos containing zinc or sulfur can reduce yeast populations.
Applying green tea on your scalp can promote a healthy scalp because green tea has antioxidants and anti-microbial properties.
What you should avoid for Dandruff
Scratching your scalp harshly can exacerbate inflammation and irritation. Scratching can cause open scalp wounds which lead to infections.
Sugary foods stimulate the sebaceous glands, which produce more oil on the skin. High-carb foods cause the buildup of glycogen in the skin, which yeast feeds on.
Adding oils to your scalp can increase fungi because these fungi feed on the oils on your hair.
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