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Quite a large number of people suffer from dandruff – dry flaking skin on the scalp. This disorder is seldom serious, even in chronic cases, and usually it is easy to treat. But there are various skin conditions that cause such symptoms.

A yeast-like fungus called malassezia may be one of the causes of dandruff; it feeds on the oils produced by the hair follicles, and causes irritation which leads to an increase of cell buildup. Malassezia lives on the scalps of most healthy adults without causing too many problems. Some of the reasons for it to increase and cause dandruff are infrequent shampooing, hormonal imbalance, poor diet and even stress. Treatment of dandruff, whether chronic or not, does take patience. As there are a lot of anti-dandruff products available, it is best to seek professional advice when choosing the right one for a specific problem. The products are available as OTC preparations or on prescription. 09/08

Catherine Croghan

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Sie finden den vollständigen Artikel hier oder auch in Die PTA in der Apotheke 09/08 ab Seite 30.

Catherine Croghan

Stichworte: English for PTA, Haare, Haarpflege, Hair care, Schuppen, dandruff

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