Dandruff Myths

Dandruff is only flakes

Belief:

Dandruff means visible flakes and washing it off relieves dandruff problem

Fact:

Flakes are just one of the symptoms of dandruff. Dandruff is actually a complex interlink of multiple, distinct problems caused by build-up of micro-organisms on the scalp. These micro-organisms manifest themselves across various symptoms ranging from flaking to itching to even fungal infection on scalp. The complexity of these dandruff problems varies basis the intensity of dandruff – Low to medium intensity and high intensity. Therefore, just washing away flakes does not address the dandruff problems. Scalpe understands this and have specially curated shampoos to address different intensity levels of the dandruff problems.

Scalpe Solution:

High intensity of dandruff problem – Use Scalpe+, specially formulated with globally proven Ketoconazole, which attacks the root cause of dandruff i.e. Malassezia fungi ensuring lasting relief from multiple dandruff related problems.

Low to medium intensity of dandruff – Use Scalpe Pro daily anti dandruff shampoo. Scalpe Pro is made with unique formulation of Climbazole+ZPTO, Piroctone Olamine and Conditioning base which removes dandruff, reduces hairfall and ensures no dryness even with daily use

Dandruff is a recurring problem

Belief:

Dandruff is a recurring problem

Fact:

Dandruff is an inter link of multiple problems such as itching, flaking, scaling, hair fall, and dryness. Moreover, use of regular anti-dandruff shampoos is inadequate to address each of these multiple problems, which usually leads to recurrence of dandruff problem.

Scalpe Solution:

Scalpe+ has clinically proven Ketoconazole as anti-dandruff agent, when used in a regime of once in 3 day for 4 weeks helps to address each of these interlinked problems to prevent recurrence# of dandruff.

# - As long as shampoo is used

Anti-dandruff shampoos cause hair fall

Belief:

Using anti-dandruff shampoos leads to hair fall

Fact:

Dandruff brings along with it issues such as scalp itching, dryness, excessive scaling and flaking due to which there is constant need to scratch the itchy scalp. Persistent scratching may cause damage to hair follicle making it prone to breakage. Furthermore, regular anti-dandruff shampoos containing surfactants make the scalp dry and itchy.

Scalpe Solution:

Scalpe Pro daily anti-dandruff shampoo is specially formulated with hair strengthening agent Piroctone Olamine which is known to improve hair shaft thickness. Thus daily use of Scalpe Pro helps in reducing hair fall due to breakage. Also Scalpe Pro contains conditioning base which nourishes scalp and prevents it from becoming dry and itchy.

Anti-dandruff shampoos cause dry hair

Belief:

All anti-dandruff shampoos will cause dry hair

Fact:

Regular anti-dandruff shampoos contain detergent based surfactants without a balancing conditioner base. Prolonged use of such anti-dandruff shampoos leads to dry and frizzy hair.

Scalpe Solution:

Scalpe range of antidandruff shampoos are specially formulated with a conditioning base which helps in protecting moisture on the scalp and also nourishes hair thereby eliminating the problem of dry hair.