Do we treat pityriasis/dandruff and how successful is treatment?
For mild dandruff, usage of an anti-dandruff shampoo is advised. For more severe dandruff clinical and home-use treatment is effective. What is pityriasis, or dandruff? Dandruff is a widespread problem that affects most of us at some time in our lives. For some it is an embarrassing but temporary inconvenience, but for many it is a persistent problem. Dandruff is characterised by the formation of fine, white or greyish loose scales and there are variations in the severity and form of dandruff. With some types of dandruff the flakes leave the scalp surface easily, falling onto the clothes and shoulders. In other cases the scale is more adherent to the scalp, and rather than the flakes leaving the skin’s surface, they build up to form a thick covering on the scalp. Irritation of the scalp is a common accompaniment to dandruff, and often leads to an increase in the quantity of flakes falling onto clothing, as the scalp is scratched in an attempt to relieve the irritation. Dandruff is caus
