Dandruff And Scalp Related Problems

Question 1

What is dandruff ?

Answer 1

Condition of a scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear
-often accompanied by itching
-exact cause is unknown
-many factors increase risk if didn’t wash or brush hair often

Question 2

Causes of dandruff

Answer 2

-irritated, oily skin
-not shampooing often
-a yeastlike fungus
-dry skin
-sensitivity to hair care products

Question 3

What are the risk factors for dandruff

Answer 3

-age
-being male
-oily hair and scalp
-certain illness

Question 4

Pathogenesis of dandruff

Answer 4

The hair scalp has sebaceous glands which secretes oil in the scalp which sometimes causes skin cells to clump and white flakes are formed

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of dandruff

Answer 5

-white or yellow flakes that easily rub off your head
-itchiness
-crusty / red / raw scalp
-hair loss if untreated

Question 6

Pharmacological management of dandruff

Answer 6

-Using antifungal - ketoconazol (Nizoral syampoo)
-stireprox (ciclopiroxolamine)
-antifungal - ketoconazole (Nizoral cream)
-anti-infectives sellon (selenium sulfide)

Question 7

Non-pharmacological management of dandruff

Answer 7

-get a little sun
-syampoo often
-learn to manage stress