There are a lot of dandruff may be excessive oil secretion, improper cleaning and other physiological factors, but also may be the head of simple furuncle, tinea capitis, psoriasis and other diseases caused by the cause of the need to take general treatment, drug treatment and other methods.
1. Physiological factors: excessive oil secretion, improper cleaning, strenuous exercise, sweating and other physiological factors, there may be an increase in dandruff, pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the head, diligent bathing, can be relieved.
2. Head simple chaff rash: caused by pathogenic bacteria infection, sebaceous gland secretion and other factors, manifested as powdery dry scales on the scalp. It can be used externally with sulfur, salicylic acid and other preparations as prescribed by the doctor, or with zinc pyrithione shampoo and carbotriol applicator, which can reduce the production of scales.
3. Tinea capitis: It is caused by the infection of scalp and hair by the skin fungus. Patients will mostly have hair loss spots with scales and hair breakage. Anti-fungal drugs such as ketoconazole and clotrimazole can be used externally under doctor’s guidance, or anti-fungal drugs such as itraconazole and terbinafine can be taken orally.
4. Psoriasis: when psoriasis involves the scalp, there will be a lot of dandruff, accompanied by itching, at this time, you can use topical glucocorticoid ointment, such as hydrocortisone butyrate, coal tar, etc., oral retinoids, such as avitaminosis capsules and other drugs.
There are many treatments for dandruff, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor, symptomatic treatment. Drugs need to be used as prescribed by the doctor.