Explain the status of dandruff often appear in the summer

Hot weather causes a lot of oil in the scalp, sticky hair and dandruff. Dandruff brings an itchy, uncomfortable feeling, making it hard for you to enjoy the joy of summer day.

Knowledge of dandruff as well as effective hair and scalp care provided by Dr. Huynh Tran Tuan Huy, currently working at Khanh Hoa Dermatology Hospital.

Causes of dandruff often appear in the summer

Hot weather causes a lot of oil in the scalp, sticky hair and dandruff.

According to Dr. Huy, the life cycle of each epidermal cell usually lasts about 28 days. If this process takes place faster (2-3 weeks), dead cells peel more and are seen as white dandruff flakes.

The three main causes of dandruff include the growth of Malassezia, excessive growth of keratinocytes, and increased seborrhea.

Hot summer weather makes the scalp quickly secrete oil and itchy hair; Combined with the regular wearing of heated helmets, the scalp pump. The above factors create ideal conditions for Malassezia - micro fungi that directly cause dandruff to thrive.

Like skin, hair is vulnerable to the direct effects of ultraviolet rays, causing the scalp epidermis to thicken and create more dandruff.

In addition to the sunlight, the salt in the sea water, the chloride chemicals in the pool water contain bacteria and harmful fungi that damage the outer layer of hair, leading to dandruff and itching.

How to prevent and treat the treatment

Dr. Huynh Tran Tuan Huy shared about the cause of dandruff and treatment.

Dr. Huy advises a few preventive measures, supports the treatment of dandruff in the summer. Specifically, it is necessary to avoid scratching the head, causing scalp damage, causing oil breakage under the scalp and stimulating dandruff growth; Protect your scalp and hair thoroughly when going out, avoiding the sun and dirt that damage your hair.

During summer tours, remember to bring a swimming cap to protect your hair; Wash your hair thoroughly to ensure hair and scalp are not contaminated with chemicals, bacteria from pool water or seawater.

In addition to external factors, diet also has a significant impact on hair care. Supplementing vegetables and fruits in the diet, balancing essential nutrients to have a healthy scalp.

In addition, want to treat the dandruff effectively to kill Malassezia fungus. Two effective ways are to regularly clean the helmet so that the fungus does not have a growing environment, as well as choose a special shampoo to treat the root dandruff.