Beautiful hair is an important part of the image. After all, we all want to make a good impression in both business negotiations and the date. But the effect of the most fashionable placement can be spoiled if hair dandruff appears. Even more unfortunate, if others can see it on the clothes. Of course, to take better care of their health and prevent serious disruptions in the body, the first signs of which may become commonplace dandruff. But if it is already there – what to choose, so in a short time to get rid of this unwelcome guest?

WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF THE DISEASE?

The media are full of advertisements of drugs for the treatment of dandruff. Is it really a big problem for the modern man? It has been statistically proven that more than half the population at least once in their life suffered from dandruff. Rarely dandruff can appear only in children and adults over 50 years old.

Dandruff is the result of accelerated renewal of skin cells in hair growth. In the normal development cycle of skin cells from birth to exfoliate is about 25-30 days. During this time cells are formed in the basal layer and gradually move to the surface. As you move the cells become thin, become transparent. The dead are not visible to the eye the cells are shed from the skin while washing hair or in contact with clothes. If the process of movement of cells to the surface is sped up to 7-10 days, the cells do not have time to "ripen" and flake off in the form of white oily plates. Sometimes the scalp begins to itch and bleed.
More than a thousand different diseases manifest themselves dandruff. Today the cause of dandruff is not yet fully understood. But scientists believe that the main cause is fungal infection of the skin. Only a small percentage among all causes is associated with the nervous and endocrine disorders, improper hair care, skin diseases – seborrhea, psoriasis and others.

It is best to seek professional help and figure out what is crashing in the body caused dandruff. For a complete cure from this disease one recipe – "to take the fortress from all sides". After consulting a specialist often requires treatment both outside and inside. This is the only way to get a long-term effect.
Dandruff appears under certain conditions. Dysfunction of the sebaceous glands creates favorable environment for the reproduction of yeast-like fungi Pityrosporum ovale and Malassezia Furfur. These microorganisms naturally present on the scalp and do not cause the pathology, what's more, they protect her. But with increased sebum or changing the pH of the skin, these fungi start to proliferate. The specialists of the laboratory Procter&Gamble, it was proved that in the course of their life fungi secrete a special enzyme that destroys the protective layer of the skin. Under the influence of this enzyme in basal cells of skin begin to proliferate, to "patch the hole", do not have time to Mature and are exfoliated in the form of oily or dry plates.

The drugs of choice for treatment of dandruff are shampoos and other external means on the basis of antifungal agents. Factory "Elf" as a component for exterior anti-dandruff uses antifungal drug ketonazol. Ketonazol inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, which is included in the membrane of fungi. This causes a disturbance in membrane permeability and leads to the death of microorganisms.

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT

For active treatment of dandruff use a dandruff shampoo and paste to your scalp against dandruff pharmaceutical factory "Elf". Their composition is 2% ketonazol providing selective antifungal activity against Pityrosporum ovale and Malassezia Furfur, and 1% zinc, which is a powerful antiseptic, soothes the scalp and thus reduces itching and flaking, has a selective bacteriostatic and fungistatic activity against fungi that cause dandruff.

So, shampoo and toothpaste factory "Elf" have a more pronounced therapeutic effect compared with other agents against dandruff, which contain or only ketonazol, or only zinc. Studies have shown that combined treatment with 2% ketonazole and 1% zinc provides long-term remission and rapid therapeutic effect, and it significantly improves the quality of life of patients and their satisfaction from the treatment. After 7 days you can see the first results. But for complete recovery it is necessary to continue therapy for about 2 months.

Obvious advantage technology factory "Elf" – avoiding the use of hydrochloric acid to dissolve ketonazole. This eliminates an additional irritant effect on the scalp and creates a comfortable and relaxing environment for her recovery.

External remedy for dandruff-based ketonazole not have a General toxic effect on the organism as a whole, unlike shampoos with climbazole and other antifungal drugs (Wella "SystemProfessional", Uriage (Uriage)). The apparent advantage of shampoo and toothpaste factory "Elf" is also their safety, even for pregnant women, unlike the selenium disulfide in the composition VICHY DERCOS, SULSENA, DucraySelegel.

The shampoo is applied to wet hair massage movements, and then after 2-3 minutes, wash off with water. Feature pasta: it can be applied locally, on problem areas. Paste is indicated for the treatment of dandruff and itching that appear in psoriasis. It is applied on patches and bumps on the skin and wash off after 2-3 minutes after applying plenty of water. In the active phase of psoriasis apply the paste 2 to 3 times a week until complete disappearance. In supporting phase, the paste is used 1-2 times a week.

After intensive treatment dandruff it is recommended that within half a year 1 time a week to wash your hair therapeutic shampoos.
An additional advantage of anti-dandruff shampoo – soft effects: usually do not have fragrances and other excipients, which are often found in many other shampoos, especially cheap.

It should be remembered that the use of external anti-dandruff is not enough for full recovery. If not to restore the unique balance of the scalp, dandruff can come back, and then the intensive treatment will need to start anew. To restore the balance of microflora on the scalp after intensive treatment dandruff apply "neutral Shampoo" factory "Elf". The composition of this shampoo includes vegetable prebiotics that stimulate the growth of normal flora of the scalp. And fruit acids gives your hair Shine and manageability. "Neutral shampoo" is recommended between the use of anti-dandruff-based ketonazole, as well as for the care of sensitive skin. The shampoo is hypoallergenic because it does not contain dyes and perfumes. It is suitable for daily care of hair of any type.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

In order to completely cure dandruff, you can also use shampoos that reduce the amount of sebum or removes the excess. This is especially true for the treatment of dandruff, combined with psoriasis, and seborrhea. It is advisable to use shampoos plant-based (for example, "neutral Shampoo" factory "Elf") for restoring local immunity of the skin and its protective layer.

Try to avoid stress, as they significantly inhibit the overall protection of the organism from the environment. Also in the complex treatment of dandruff is sure to include proper care of hair. It is necessary to avoid frequent drying hair with Hairdryer and use of a large number of chemical components for installation.

For a complete cure from dandruff proper diet. It is desirable to limit fried, salty and sugary foods, as it enhances the sebaceous glands of the scalp. You should enrich the diet with vitamins and crude fiber. It not only has a positive effect on the normalization branch of sebum, and restores the metabolism in General.

Treatment of dandruff – it's quite a long process. You have to keep patience to successfully finish the job and change your lifestyle to more healthy. And shampoos and toothpaste factory "Elf" are great helpers in recovery, a necessary tool in the home medicine Cabinet for the treatment and prevention of unpleasant symptom.