Less than five years ago, you’d rarely catch a beauty editor using the “s” word.
That word, of course, beingscalp.
(But if you thought it wassilicone, good guess!)
Itching Dry Head Scalp And Long Hair With Dandruff
If you’re in pursuit of your healthiest, happiest hair (and who isn’t?
), youre going to want to listen to the full episode.
Your scalp has fungi and its totally normal.
Just like your skin, your scalp (because itisskin) has its ownmicrobiome.
The top of your head plays host to countless teeny-tiny microbes, including wait for it fungi.
In some people, a particular strain of fungus calledMalassezia globosacan trigger dandruff.
Applying dry shampoo improperly can wreak havoc on your scalp.
“Dry shampoos are intended for the hair and not the scalp,” says Dr. Wilkerson.
The formula will naturally make its way down to your roots without building up on your scalp.
Dandruff may be linked to genetics.
If someone in your family has dandruff, you might be more likely to experience it, too.
“About 50 percent of the population is [genetically] predisposed to dandruff,” says Dr. Wilkerson.
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