Is Dandruff in Any Way Related to Acne?

If you ever had to endure pimples or acne for a prolonged period of time, then you might be familiar with its consequences in the social circuit. One tends to go into a self-withdrawal mode and doesn't want to face the world at all with blemishes on face. Same thing happens when one experiences severe dandruff attack. Interacting with the world with tiny white flakes on head seems just so disgusting. Ever thought that these two problems could be interrelated?

- In a way, they are. Causation of both dandruff and acne is related to the basic functioning of skin pores. When openings of the skin pores are clean and clear from blockages, they operate normally. The moment they get clogged with dust particles, sebum or dead cells, complications start arising.

Dermatologists are of the view that when dead skin block pores on the scalp in the form of dandruff, pimples are created. These dead flakes from the scalp when come down to the face, they clog the facial pores by acting like dirt and cause acne such as whiteheads and blackheads. If these small eruptions are left untreated for long by the repeated use of drying shampoos or scalp treatments, the small acne turn into larger pimples, inflamed by superficial bacterial growth. The problem is further magnified when additional dandruff goes on to block more scalp skin pores.

So, if you are suffering from dandruff and acne at the same time, do try to treat the first one first. You never know using a good anti-dandruff solution might solve both the problems at one go.

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