Dandruff, that very persistent and embarrassing irritant, is a very
common scalp condition. To make it worse, the effect of dandruff is not
just limited to your scalp. It can soon spread to other parts of your
skin as well. The dry skin that you sometimes find near your eyebrows or
around the nose area may not just be ‘dry skin’, it could, in fact be
facial dandruff.
The effects of dandruff on your skin depend on your skin type,
whether you have dry or oily skin. Any reddish, greasy or dry and scaly
skin between your eyebrows or in the corners of your nose or T-zone
could be the result of dandruff.
Also, if dandruff is not treated on
time, you may experience greasy, scaly and slightly inflamed skin on the
upper back and chest. Another common skin condition that occurs from
dandruff is itchy pimples. These may occur on the scalp and spread to
the neck, hairline, upper back and chest. Appearance of crusty, red skin
behind and on the ears is also a common side effect of dandruff.How to Get Rid of Dandruff
Studies reveal that the causes and cure for dandruff are still not
known to the medical world. Nevertheless, there are several ways which
have proven to be effective in treating and preventing dandruff from
recurring.
Dandruff treatment, if not done at an early stage, can lead to
problems like scaly skin in the mid-brow, forehead, eyebrows, sides and
corners of the nose and even on the chin. However, this is quite common
and has effective treatments and cures.
What You Know and What You Should Do
Most people believe that dandruff and its effects can be treated by
using a lot of soap or moisturizers. This is incorrect, as it will only
end up worsening the situation.
A few facts:
- In most of these cases, the skin becomes sensitive and requires gentle care.
- Harsh soaps and frequent washing tends to make the skin scaly and irritated.
- Acne or anti-aging products also further inflame the affected areas.
- Excessive use of moisturizers will not work on the scales as this is not dried up skin but rashes caused due to dandruff.
- Make sure you use mild products that do not irritate the skin in any way.
- Using cleansers, which effectively control the yeast that causes dandruff, is one of the most preferred treatments.
- Experts mostly suggest prescription sulfa antibiotic cleansers (if not allergic) or pyrithione zinc soaps.
Cure For Flakes on Ear, Face, Chest & Back
- Use non soap cleansers to clean the face once or twice a day.
- Apply Ciclopirox or Ketoconazole cream, once daily for at least 2 to 4 weeks.
- Apply Hydrocortisone cream twice daily for a couple of weeks.
- Topical use of calcineurin inhibitors is also effective.
However, it’s advisable to consult your dermatologist to get the
right treatment for your skin problems. Prescription treatments, in
severe cases, can help you properly cure the problem under expert
guidance. Keep your stress level low, cut down on use of chemical
products and eat healthy!
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