Free Independent Hair Loss Advice and Information. Books Links Men's Health Dandruff and related conditions may seem easy enough to prevent with one of the modern day shampoos, however the problem is often much deeper then just a flaky scalp. Dandruff Very often dandruff or a flaky scalp can be more socially unacceptable than body odour and bad breath. Some people feel that a lack of cleanliness causes dandruff, but this is far from the truth. While dandruff does not actually cause hair loss, you can have a full head of hair and still have dandruff, it should be cleared up if possible, as a clean scalp can only help prevent hair loss.
Dandruff is a mild inflammation of the scalp causing flaking.
These flakes are often extremely visible on the hair and often fall on the shoulder showing a high visibility of the problem. There is sometimes itching or soreness and the scalp can feel rather tight. A compound called selenium, found in several shampoo products, is highly effective in controlling dandruff. The shampoo should be left on at least five minutes before being thoroughly rinsed. The hair and scalp should be shampooed with this type of shampoo at least once a week.