Dandruff or also known as Pityriasis Capitis is excessive flaking of dead skin that occurs on the scalp. Actually, skin cells die and flake off is something that naturally happens when the numbers a bit.

The cause of dandruff is the fungus Malassezia furfur and Pytosporum ovale fungus. Fungus is a trigger factor abnormalities on the scalp so that

Result in acceleration of the exfoliation of dead cells on the scalp flake-shaped silver-colored whitish or grayish, sometimes accompanied by intense itching on the scalp.

Factors such as excessive sweating, stress, cold weather, use gel and hair sprayer is excessive, use of hair dye products or less maintain the cleanliness of the scalp is a factor that exacerbates the appearance of dandruff.

Some ways to overcome dandruff:

• Avoid scratching your scalp to avoid blisters on the scalp that will exacerbate dandruff.
• Use an anti-dandruff shampoo contains the active ingredient Zinc pyrithione (ZPT) regularly.
• Make changes to the anti-dandruff shampoo that you use to avoid the resistance of the fungi that cause dandruff.
• Avoid stress.
• Do not use gel, hair oil or hair spray excessively.
• Maintain cleanliness and health of hair and scalp, eat foods that contain vitamin B, for example, nuts, whole grains and dark green vegetables.
• Consumption of food also containing zinc to maintain the activity of oil glands, such as fish, egg yolks, meat, soy and grains.
• If still stubborn you can visit the doctor, for further handling of your dandruff.