The cause of dandruff
Dandruff is caused due to the irritation when a germ called Malassezia globosa which is present on everyone’s scalp, breaks down sebum or the natural oil present on your scalp. If you’re scalp is sensitive to the by-product produced – and around 50% of the world’s population is – your scalp can become irritated, leading to the symptoms we know as dandruff.
Explore the causes of dandruff in more detail.
When does dandruff start?
Dandruff often starts with puberty as your hormones start to change, causing you to produce more scalp oils for thedandruff-causing germ Malassezia globosa to thrive on.
But it can also appear at other times when your hormones change such as in old age or during times of stress. Know more about dandruff causes and factors affecting its growth.
More about when you get dandruff
The symptoms of dandruff
The easiest way to spot dandruff is flakes appearing on your shoulders, but there are other signs too including itching, redness and dry scalp.
More on the symptoms of dandruff and how to treat them
How to get rid of dandruff
Luckily, treating dandruff and treating flakes, itching and dryness is easy – just use a Head & Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo that’sbeen proven to work on all the symptoms of dandruff.
There’s a whole range of different shampoos depending on your symptoms, your hair type and how you want your hair to look whether it’sthicker and fuller, or smooth and silky.
Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains the active ingredient zinc pyrithione, which has been proven in hundreds of clinical trials to getrid of dandruff when used regularly.
Get advice and tips on how to get rid of dandruff.