Don’t Flake on Me! – Dealing with Dandruff
When winter hits, moisture seems scarce. We lather on our heavy creams, turn on our humidifiers, ease up on the hot showers, but sometimes dry, flaky skin makes an appearance. It’s not fun at all dealing with dry skin and dealing with it on your scalp can be especially frustrating.
Dandruff is a common condition, but a nuisance nonetheless. Characterized by an itchy scalp and white, oily-looking flakes, dandruff can worsen this time of year due to the lack of humidity in the air and indoor heating. It can be caused by dry skin, irritated and oily skin, not shampooing enough and sensitivity to hair products, but it can sometimes be triggered by stress or fatigue.
Diet and age can have a major influence on its severity. Adding more zinc and vitamin B to your diet should help. Our physicians are a great source for feedback when deciding what hair care products to use and what ingredients to avoid.
During the holidays, or anytime throughout the year, skin health should be taken seriously. Please call us today at 865-690-9467 if you have any questions about your skincare routine or changes in your skin. Schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.
