This is suspected to be the most common cause of dandruff. It’s a type of fungus that is attracted to and feeds off of sebum or excess oil on the scalp. It feeds on the sebum and breaks it down into substances such as oleic acid. As most people’s skin is sensitive to oleic acid, the body responds to it by trying to shed off this byproduct. The body increases skin cell production to cast off older cells, which are laden with oleic acid.
3. Weather and Climate
Skin can be very sensitive to the weather and climate. Too much heat and humidity can cause irritation of the skin. This may cause the body to produce more oil and accelerate skin cell production, which can lead to dandruff.
Too cold a climate can also cause the skin to get irritated. This may cause the skin to release extra oil to combat dryness, and as a result, can make the skin flaky and shed.
Dandruff Prevention: Important Tips
While it is unknown what exactly causes dandruff, here are some tips that may help in dandruff prevention.
1. Manage Stress
Stress can impact your overall health negatively, including making you susceptible to a multitude of diseases – dandruff included. Someone who previously did not have dandruff may develop it if they undergo too much stress.
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