Dandruff in men – causes and methods of treatment

31.12.2023

Almost every man in his life at least once faced such a problem as dandruff. But not everyone knows how to deal with it correctly, qualitatively and effectively. Let’s pay due attention to this popular problem, so that in the event of something, we can give it a strong resistance. Masters of the chain of men’s barbershops TsirulnyK have collected the most important points that will allow you to quickly and effectively cope with the appearance of dandruff in men.

What is dandruff

Dandruff creates trouble not only externally, but also internally. As a rule, it appears against the background of a disturbed balance among useful trace elements, vitamins and hormones. For someone, it will be enough to change the hair care product, while someone suffers for years, trying to solve problems with trichologists. But both in the latter and in the first case, when this problem arises, you should immediately contact specialists.

The very word “dandruff” is translated from Latin as “bran”. That is, it is a symptom characterized by a high degree of exfoliation of the scaly part of the epidermis.

Undoubtedly, dandruff is a hyperconcentration of the effect of the sebaceous glands. How is this understood? Large particles of sebaceous glands are formed on the surface of the dermis, which block access to oxygen. As a result, dandruff forms, which we all try to fight.

What are the causes of dandruff in men

You need to know the reasons face to face in order to be able to deal with each trigger. As a rule, there is no separation between sexual characteristics. The main reasons include:

Metabolic disorder.
Hormonal failure.
Violation of the work of the endocrine system.
Prolonged and constant stress.
Neurological diseases.
Violations in the work of the sebaceous glands.
Avitaminosis, in particular zinc deficiency.
Improper, insufficient or excessive washing of the head.
Influence of the environment.
Heredity

Remember that dandruff for teenagers and the growing generation may not be pathological. Because the peak of hormones at this time is off the charts.

What are the symptoms of dandruff in men

In addition to the fact that dandruff itself looks like “something incomprehensible and white”, there are other symptoms. Let’s discuss them:

the skin becomes greasy and shiny, or too dry;
hair became dull and brittle, changed its structure completely;
white exfoliating particles began to appear on dark clothes, which can even be found on a comb;
itchy skin.

If suddenly you began to notice some of the symptoms that were listed above, then you can conduct a test at home. Avoid many products that are the main causes of dandruff: shampoos, conditioners or hair styling products that do not contain clean products.

If you have not been able to completely refuse the products that irritated your hair, you should contact a trichologist. A trichologist will help you choose the right set of hair care products for you. You will be able to pass the necessary tests, communicate with other related specialists, and more.

Fact: men’s hair is most often exposed to the appearance of dandruff due to its physiological qualities. Their hair is thick and thick, unlike the female half. And the skin of the head is thicker than that of women, so the tendency to oiliness of the head is greater.

How to fight dandruff

As we have already said, trichologists and dermatologists will be your faithful allies in this struggle. But before turning to specialists, you can try to solve the problem yourself.

First of all, give up all your products (shampoos, balms, masks, sprays, etc.). If the dandruff becomes less or it has completely disappeared, then the problems were hidden in improper hair care.

Naturally, we do not have the proper specialized classification, but we can advise you on a solution to this problem. What should be relied on when choosing a shampoo, in our opinion:

Zinc. Thanks to the zinc in the care products, soreness, itching, and inflammatory processes are removed. The main property is antibacterial.
Salicylic acid. This tool is familiar to many and has enough good properties.
Pyroctonolamine. This component is a powerful antioxidant that fights against antifungal effects, and also has an antibacterial effect. Helps to clean the scalp well.

Auxiliary methods can also include such means of struggle as the use of mint, tea tree oil, and green tea extract. They contribute to reducing the oiliness of the scalp, and also have an antibacterial effect.

Conclusion

Don’t despair if you are experiencing dandruff. After reading the article you can find a solution to this problem. And most importantly, you know what to do in the current situation. It is important to follow all the rules: wash your hair well, choose the right cosmetics and take care of your hair when influenced by various external factors. If you cannot cope with the problem on your own, we strongly recommend that you do not delay and contact medical specialists. Unfortunately, in this particular case, it is better to give preference to a clinic rather than a barbershop. Since barbershop masters do not have specialized medical education and can only give general recommendations.