Dandruff is the most widespread hair problem especially among
men. If you ever had it, also known as scurf, you know what it’s
like – irritated scalp and itches, flaky skin and constant
wondering whether to wear black or not. Many people are to
believe that it is caused by dry skin, frequent head washing or
poor hygiene. These popular myths can lead to ineffective and
often – inappropriate treatment and even worsen the situation.
Dandruff has a negative impact on one’s self esteem, and people
suffering from that condition are usually more sensitive about
their appearance than the rest. It is caused by a type of fungus
– Pityrosporum ovale. Upon a normal organism state is does not
cause any problems. However when the skin pH balance in the
hairy part of the head is broken and the environment is
alkalized, the fungus starts to breed faster and due to the more
frequent change of skin cells it leads to peeling. The cause of
the accelerated fungus growth has not been found, but the most
probable causes are increas