Goodbye dandruff! Expert advice on how to fight it with a few simple moves
Are you feeling uncomfortable about a dandruff problem that you can't solve? Are you tired of constantly checking your shoulders and would like to show off a bright and shiny hair? Dandruff, as well as being an annoying problem, can also represent a real obstacle to our self-esteem and thus undermine a self-confident and charismatic appearance. But don't worry, there are valid remedies to counter the problem of dandruff and show off a truly enviable hair. For this purpose, we asked for help from an "expert in the sector, Dr. Donatella Cavalli, Scientific and Regulatory Manager L'Oréal Paris, who for 20 years has been transferring the scientific knowledge acquired by the L" Oréal research centers and who responded to some questions from our forum users.Here are the ones we have selected for you and the specialist's answers to finally say goodbye to the annoying problem of dandruff.
I have never had dandruff, but in the last few weeks it has popped up on my head. What do I have to do? (marii000)
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Good morning marii000, your problem could be linked to a bit of fatigue and psycho-physical stress quite frequent in spring. Since this does not seem to be a frequent problem, to control dandruff, it may be sufficient to use a specific anti-dandruff shampoo .
I suffer from this problem, but in a rather anomalous way. Every now and then I have attacks of very strong itching especially in certain periods, before the period or when I am particularly nervous. The fact is that I have linked this problem of mine with another one I have had for years: atopic eczema. Do you think it is possible or are they not a direct consequence of the other? However, when these attacks surprise me, my dandruff is generally subtle. While as a rule, people suffering from this problem have white bigwigs on their heads. Furthermore, my hair is very difficult and delicate, so I cannot use a dry shampoo: I usually use the keratin ones that I buy from my hairdresser (therefore also quite expensive). Also when I dry them, it always tends to crease to have them smooth, a habit that makes them dirty quickly. I hope I have been clear and have some help from you soon, because I feel rather uncomfortable. (nerula)
Good morning Nerula, yours could in fact be a dryness linked to the atopic eczema you suffer from. The scalp, like the rest of the skin, can become dry creating the slight flaking and itchiness it refers to. What I would suggest is to try cleansing your hair and scalp with an effective anti-dandruff shampoo. You can try Elvive Phytoclear Soothing Shampoo, and if you want a more intense and prolonged anti-dandruff action, you can also combine it with the skin lotion from the same range.
I have been having problems with my scalp for some time and I don't know if it is due to my pregnancy. Any shampoo I've tried in the last few months has cracked my scalp and forehead. The dermatologist prescribed me the organic Melli, extra gentle and for frequent use. But nothing has changed. Can you help me? (Dabettina)
Good morning dabettina, yours could be a form of seborrheic dermatitis, quite common in pregnancy. However, it is difficult to give you targeted advice without knowing exactly what your problem is. In your specific case, I would suggest you ask your doctor for advice.
For a few months now I have had a lot of dandruff - something that had never happened to me in the past - accompanied by a really unbearable itch. I stopped riding my moped to stop using my helmet, but the situation hasn't changed. I've always had long, thick and shiny long hair, but now it's a real disaster. Before I could also shampoo once a week, now at least 3 and I have very long hair, about mid back. I changed the shampoo, I tried to eliminate masks, oils and conditioners that maybe could stress the scalp and dirty it unnecessarily, but no results. Also, they are very weak, what can I do? I don't want to spend too much money on useless products and I really hate having it. I hope you can help me. Thanks! (Lacombeb)
Hello Lacombeb, from what he describes, his scalp has a marked flaking accompanied by an excess of sebaceous secretions. This is probably due to an alteration of the balance of the bacterial flora naturally present on the scalp, which can often also be accompanied by an unpleasant itching sensation. I would suggest you try a shampoo that on the one hand is effective against dandruff and on the other hand purifies the skin. I would suggest Elvive Phytoclear Pure Fresh Shampoo enriched with Octolamine, a clinically tested anti-dandruff active, and with 3 essential oils (Tea Tree, Cedar, Peppermint). In combination you can try to gently exfoliate the skin with the Purifying Pre-shampoo Scrub from the same range with 3 Essential Oils.
Hi, is it possible that dandruff is connected to hormonal changes? (Unicornhair)
Hello unicornhair, dandruff could be a secondary consequence linked to some phases of the hormonal cycle. To keep it at bay, it may be enough to use an anti-dandruff shampoo.
Hello everyone, I never suffer from dandruff but when I go home to my family it always comes back to me for a short time, what can I do? (verdemela84)
Buongiorno verdemela84, being an occasional problem, it could be due to a change in external factors that lead to an increase in desquamation. I would recommend a delicate but specific shampoo: Elvive Phytoclear Soothing Shampoo. In combination you can try to gently treat your skin with the leave-in lotion from the same range with 3 Essential Oils. The cosmetoclinical test tells us that with continuous use for 2 weeks the skin is protected from dandruff for a month.
Hi, I have been suffering from dandruff problems for a few months now. This is a minor problem, nothing too invasive; to try to fight it, I use a simple anti-dandruff shampoo, but my hair is dull and not as shiny as it used to be. Is this a consequence of dandruff? Is the problem the shampoo I use? Is there an effective product that fights dandruff and restores shine to my hair? Thanks. (reginatrex)
Good morning reginatrex, your problem could be the consequence of a temporary imbalance of the bacterial flora present on the skin. Since, from what she writes, she does not seem to have any particular problems with sensitive skin or excessive sebaceous secretions, I would recommend that you use an anti-dandruff shampoo that has a targeted action for your problem and that also helps to improve the quality of the scalp.
Hi, I have never had problems with dandruff but for a few months now, despite the hair treatments have remained the same, I have found a large increase in dandruff and it creates a lot of discomfort. Could it be due to stress? How to solve? (strawberry1284)
Good morning fragolina1284, a period of psycho-physical stress could have induced an imbalance of the scalp and a consequent increase in desquamation. What I would recommend, in addition to trying to follow a correct lifestyle and adequate nutrition, is to try to cleanse the hair and scalp with a soothing anti-dandruff shampoo that does not attack the scalp and has a "calming" action.
Hi, I have a "friend with a serious dandruff problem. I don't know how to tell her, but it's really serious. I wanted to give her a shampoo and other products, so that she can use them and heal them, without offending her. What do you recommend? (Cicciasan666)
Hello, dandruff is definitely a topic that is difficult for some people to deal with. Her friend is probably aware of this, but perhaps she is struggling to find a solution. Maybe try to suggest a new gesture in your routine: a purifying scrub for the scalp, to be combined with an anti-dandruff shampoo. The combined action could lead to a significant improvement in the situation.
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