7 Unconscious Habits To Cause Dandruff

Ilustrasi kepala gatal (Unsplash / Darya Ogurtsova)

JAKARTA - Apart from split ends, hair loss, and dryness, dandruff is often experienced by people of all ages. Of course the scalp of dandruff is not comfortable, especially if you wear black clothes it will be embarrassing because the granules can fall off and be seen clearly.

Based on the types of dandruff, there are four, namely soriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, the character of the scalp, and due to the wrong choice of hair care products. For crusty dandruff, people with psoriasis often experience it.

For seborrheic dermatitis dandruff, usually the size of dandruff is bigger than dandruff caused by the habits below.

Rarely comb the hair

Although combing after shampooing when your hair is still wet needs to be avoided, rarely combing your hair can cause another problem, namely the growth of white granules known as dandruff. Most recommended, comb your hair after dry hair so as not to trigger the appearance of ketotmbe.

More comfortable, choose a comb that is clean and not sharp teeth. And comb your hair just enough, because too often combing the signs causes the strands of hair to pull out.

Eat foods that contain lots of salt

Foods that contain too much salt can cause dandruff. That means, reduce salty foods or unhealthy snacks with the addition of seasonings and salt. Unhealthy eating patterns can also cause dandruff.

It is recommended to reduce the intensity of eating foods that are too spicy, junk food, and sweet to avoid irritation of the scalp.

Using unsuitable products

If it doesn't match a single hair care product, stop using it immediately. Next, choose a shampoo, conditioner, hair cream, and hair oil according to the character of your scalp.

Illustration of dandruff scalp (Unsplash / Element5 Digital)

Difficulty controlling emotions

After being cheerful then sad and depressed can trigger dandruff. Extreme mood swings and difficulty controlling emotions not only cause dandruff but can also disrupt physical conditions.

When you are stressed, depressed, and feeling sad for no apparent reason, try calming your mind with relaxation, exercise, vacations or other activities that can make your emotions calmer.

Consumption of alcohol too often

An unhealthy lifestyle can cause health problems, including consuming alcohol too often. And it turns out that frequently consuming alcohol can trigger the growth of dandruff in the hair.

Often use hair spray

After using hair spray, it's best to wash your hair immediately with shampoo. Remnants of hair spray that are left in your hair for a long time can cause dandruff. That means you need to make sure your hair is clean after doing hair styling or hair styling that uses chemicals.