What does age have to do with dandruff?

Over a weekend while massaging my hair, I noticed flakes stuck to my hair strands and naturally, I panicked a little. I had thought dandruff only happens to old people and I wouldn’t have to worry about for a long, long time. But I was wrong. ³

Well, when it comes to dandruff, flaky scalp and itching are some of the most common associated conditions. ³My further research on internet revealed that some people only have dandruff during their teen years while others have few symptoms throughout their life. Dandruff affects 50% of the adult population worldwide and becomes less prevalent post 50 years of age. ³ Yes, contrary to what you (and I) might think, it is quite prevalent and we are more prone to it. Learning about the connection between age and dandruff gets necessary in order to deal with it effectively. With this, let us also understand if dandruff is age-dependent ³

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The role of hormones in our body cannot be ignored, even the oil production on scalp is controlled by the specific hormones and a small change in these hormones can increase the amount of oils which can lead to dandruff. We all are aware that the hormonal changes occur in one’s body during adolescence which clarifies that dandruff and age have a connection. This age-dependent condition of dandruff is more associated with stress levels, hormonal changes and excessive use of hair styling products.^{5, 7}

When you get dandruff, skin cells multiply quickly than usual in order to get rid of the damaged cells, which is why you see more and more flakes.⁵ So, what did I do to manage my flakes? Well the answer is quite simple. I chose the expert – an expert that has been around for over many years.

Get it under control:

Dandruff is indeed a sensitive issue but it can be treated with patience and the right product. Selsun Suspension 2.5%, an expert medicated anti-dandruff shampoohas beenvery effective in the treatment of dandruff for me. 2.5% concentration of selenium sulphide present in it treats and controls dandruff and provides relief from dandruff related itching by targeting its root cause of dandruff. By preventing the build-up of skin cells, Selsun anti-dandruff shampoo prevents flaking of scalp caused by dandruff.¹

Designed for both men and women this medicated shampoo makes the scalp flake free so you can #BeSelsunSure that you have a product that will deliver effective results. Besides using an anti-dandruff shampoo, make sure that you reduce your stress levels, avoid excessive use of styling gels and sprays on your hair, and make necessary changes in your lifestyle to get the dandruff under control. ^{1, 5}

Do you suffer from dandruff? Well then, Selsun is the way to go!

References:

1. {3} Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology 3.2 (2015)
2. {7} Saudi journal of biological sciences, 24(2), 331-337.
3. {5} Life Science Journal 11, no. 1 (2014): 323.
4. {1} Data in file

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