Dandruff
Causes and Treatments

Dandruff is a common problem that affects millions of men and women worldwide that on occasion requires some serious skincare. While the condition can be embarrassing for the sufferer it is not a health threat for an individual.

Those unsightly white flakes that seem to appear like snow especially noticeable when the sufferer wears dark clothing, are most often caused by a condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis.

There are other common causes of this condition which can include not shampooing often enough, dry skin, irritated skin, allergic reaction to the shampoo you are using, psoriasis, or eczema.

There are several products on the market today that can be used to treat flakes, one top product is Nizoral shampoo.

Unfortunately, Nizoral shampoo can cause some significant unwanted side effects and many people choose to play it safe and use other remedies to treat dandruff.

Believe me there are no shortages of home remedies for treatment of a flakey scalp. Many men and woman suffer from this condition making it so widespread that remedies exist in great numbers.

Pros and Cons of using Nizoral Shampoo

Shampoos using Nizoral as an anti-dandruff agent used to be available by prescription only. However nowadays you will find them available over the counter.

Some positives that come from this medication are its promotion of hair growth while almost every other dandruff shampoo seems to lead to hair loss. Overall, for most individuals is does a good job controlling the flakey scalp accompanying dandruff.

One of the big downsides to Nizoral is the fact that it is a chemical that is readily absorbed through the scalp. This is what makes it so effective.

While the topical application of this product on your scalp poses some risk of side effects, such as zits on the scalp, and abnormal hair texture, the consumption of the tablet can prove to be deadly for some.

Nizoral is also available in a tablet form and when taken orally it has caused hepatic toxicity and even death, therefore when taking this medication you must be extremely careful and have regular blood levels drawn by a physician.

If that weren't enough you should consider this fact. When taken in conjunction with certain other medications Nizoral tablets have been shown to have some serious heart consequences, and in a very bad way. You should never take Nizoral tablets unless you are under the supervision and care of a medical doctor. And never take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Many people do take this drug. However, it all seems like quite a high price to pay for non-flaky locks.

A good alternative to treating a flakey scalp, and not affecting your liver or heart, is by using home remedies.

Home Remedies for Treating a Flakey Scalp.

Treating a flakey scalp with home remedies is often the safest way to go about ridding your head of the skin flakes.

The first and most obvious treatment, or home remedy for treating dandruff, is to shampoo and shampoo often with a very mild shampoo. This will help to exfoliate your scalp and keep the scales from building up.

You should remember, the majority of issues are caused by oily flakes, not dry skin. If you suspect that your dandruff is due to dry over worked hair try a nice warm oil treatment.

If you still find you have a flakey scalp after you have bumped up your washing sessions to at least once a day, then try some of these remedies for the flakes.

Vinegar is an all-time favorite for all sorts of hair and cosmetic remedies. I can tell you that many of the medicated shampoos used for the treatment of a flakey scalp have an anti-bacterial property.

And vinegar, of any type, possesses amazing anti-bacterial properties. It is thought that a vinegar rinse strips the hair and scalp of old built up residue and scales, while increasing circulation.

While there are several different recipes and concoctions are available for home treatment of dandruff's flakes, the main ingredient is usually always vinegar.

Other Dandruff Treatment Considerations

A flakey scalp maybe annoying and embarrassing but in no way is it worth risking your health by taking a dangerous oral tablet.

Remember, that natural and herbal treatments are equally effective in most cases and don't have the side effects of conventional chemical based medical options.

Another good tip to remember when treating flakes is to treat them as soon as you notice them. Ignoring things will only allow the condition to worsen.

Remedies are plentiful and because the condition is so common people have a lot of advice to offer on what worked for them. Seek out your friends for more advice.