How to treat dandruff? Why is there so much dandruff in winter?

The cold and dry climate in autumn and winter can easily lead to dry hair, reduced sebum secretion, and the skin loses external moisture protection, which not only makes the hair wet, but also stimulates the growth of dandruff and increases dandruff. So, how to treat dandruff? Why is dandruff more common in winter?

The cold and dry climate in autumn and winter not only damages your hair, but also your scalp. Low temperature, strong wind and dryness can easily lead to dry hair, reduced sebum secretion, and the skin loses external moisture protection, which not only makes the hair wet, but also stimulates the growth of dandruff and increases dandruff. Many people think that washing your hair frequently is a good way to get rid of dandruff, but in fact it will aggravate the dandruff problem! So how do you treat dandruff in winter?

How to treat dandruff?

The treatment of dandruff requires attention to lifestyle. First of all, in terms of diet, try to reduce spicy and irritating foods and eat less greasy food. Secondly, pay attention to sleep patterns and try not to stay up late. For topical scalp care, choose selenium sulfide, also called Hillson or ketoconazole lotion, and wash your hair twice a week. You can choose how often you wash your hair according to the oiliness of your scalp and the different seasons. Again, because dandruff is caused by excessive secretion of sebaceous glands on the scalp and secondary infection of dermatophytes on the scalp surface, try not to create an environment that is conducive to fungal reproduction and try to prevent the scalp from producing so much oil. Finally, pay attention to your diet, try to eat a light diet, and get regular sleep, which can effectively relieve dandruff.

Why is dandruff more common in winter?

Dandruff is more common in winter, which is related to the dry climate. Because the shampoo is not cleaned thoroughly and the use of inferior shampoo with strong degreasing ability is used, it is also easy to cause a lot of dandruff on the head. Eating spicy food, drinking alcohol, nervous tension, lack of sleep, fatigue, gastrointestinal dysfunction, vitamin deficiency, etc. It can also lead to increased dandruff on the scalp. Excessive secretion of the cortical glands on the head or local fungal growth may also lead to increased dandruff. Therefore, when dandruff increases, you should avoid drinking alcohol and eating sweets, because the scalp is alkaline and desserts are acidic, which will affect the acid-base balance in the body and accelerate the production of dandruff.