Dry dandruff - also called pityriasis simplex capitis or pityriasis sicca - although not considered a serious disorder, it is undoubtedly an annoying condition that can make sufferers uncomfortable, in particular, during social activities.
In any case, in milder cases, dry dandruff is a condition that can be controlled through the use of special cosmetic or dermocosmetic products. In more severe cases, however, it may be necessary to resort to the use of real drugs.
, inflammatory disease that causes plaque lesions that can give rise to peeling similar to that which occurs in dry dandruff.desquamate death belonging to the stratum corneum. The desquamation of the superficial cells of the stratum corneum is part of the normal physiological process of cell turnover, however, when its speed increases exponentially, we witness the appearance of the disorder.
Fortunately, unlike what happens in oily dandruff, dry dandruff is not normally associated with inflammation of the scalp and its presence does not increase the risk of hair loss. This disorder, however, is very often associated with very intense itching.
Finally, remember that the manifestation of dry dandruff tends to worsen during the winter period, while it improves during the summer months.
(or Pityrosporum ovale). This microorganism is a yeast that lives on the scalp of most people but which, under certain circumstances, can act as an opportunistic pathogen. Malassezia furfur it feeds on the substances contained within the sebaceous secretions of the scalp; when the situation allows it, this yeast begins to replicate in an excessive and uncontrolled way, favoring the desquamation of the scalp with acceleration of cell turnover.
Among the other factors that can favor, exacerbate or contribute to the formation of dry dandruff we find:
- Dry skin, this condition can favor the formation of this type of dandruff because a dry and dehydrated skin peels more easily;
- Strong stress situations;
- Using poor quality shampoos and hair products that are too aggressive and / or unsuitable for your skin type;
- Use of alcohol-based products or lotions (in fact, alcohol dehydrates the scalp favoring its flaking);
- Lowering of the immune defenses (this condition can favor the replication of Malassezia furfur and other microorganisms on the scalp)
Also, some say dry dandruff could be caused by a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis. However, in most cases, this type of dermatitis is associated with the appearance of oily dandruff.
