Is It just a Dry Scalp? Or is it More? Based on the Paper Oils,
Oils, and More Oils by Amanda White
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Which combination of oils work best to fight dandruff in
African hair?
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While some of the blame is in your hands, most of it isnt. The
Culprit is... No Need to Be Ashamed
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Malassezia Not Actual Portrayal Image courtesy of
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/16308/1/1/how-to-draw-
fungus,-fungus-from-monsters-university.htm
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Malassezia, the yeast like fungus. (Under a Microscope)
Different types are practically everywhere What is this
Monster?
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This is Malassezia on Skin
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This special fungus can infect you in more ways than one! But
still dont worry
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Its mostly harmless! Except to your ego and self esteem...
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Pityriasis versicolor Malassezia develop filaments and cause
damage in the stratum corneum through tissue invasion,
dyspigmentation and minor inflammation - R. J. Hay, British Journal
of Dermatology Image courtesy of
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-
2133.2011.10570.x/full
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Seborrhoeic dermatitis Common, harmless, scaling rash affects
the face, scalp and other areas on the torso. Image courtesy of
http://www.drugs.com/health- guide/seborrheic-dermatitis.html Image
courtesy of from http://www.onlinedermclinic.com/archive/seborrhei
c-dermatitis
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Malassezia lives off the lipids that sit right beneath the
epidermis. It feeds on them within the dermis which causes more
cells to become dry. When the feeding is complete the cells become
part of the epidermis, thus... Scientifically Speaking Image
courtesy of http://actasdermo.org/en/basic-
concepts-in-skin-biopsy- /articulo/S157821901200056X/
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When they become dry you get results like this. (The common
uninflamed form of seborrhoeic dermatitis is commonly called
dandruff.) Dandruff Image Courtesy of
http://thesizzlingmommy.com/2013/02/dealing- dandruff.html
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My hair is Relaxed or Chemically Altered as seen to the right.
Technically speaking, we still have the same hair. Preliminary
Image courtesy of
http://www.curlynikki.com/2014/03/nika-is-naturally-glam.html
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30+ Years of Experience Clients are Regulars A Quick Interview
I take of her clients who are regulars, but a few [non regulars] I
highly recommend a hot oil treatment. Do not to use dandruff
shampoo. They can irritate [the scalp] and create more [dandruff]
and dry out the hair. You need to drink lots of water. [] If it
gets too bad, I refer them to a doctor. Angie Fox, Professional
Beautician
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Mild Pityriasis versicolor Dandruff Mild Seborrheic dermatitis
Internet Professional Self Diagnosis Time!
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Supplies Silk Elements with Olive Oil & Silk Protein
Shampoo and Conditioner Heat Protecting Spray Argan Oil Hydrating
Hair Mask Argan Oil Daily Oil Spray Suave Professionals Almond and
Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut
Oil Also,One Flat Iron and 2 Curling Irons
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Weekly: 1.Wash 2.Condition 3.Rinse 4.Dry 5.Flat Iron My Usual
Routine
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For This Experiment 1.Wash 2.Oil 3.Air Dry 1.Wash 2.Condition
3.Sit for hours 4.Rinse 5.Air Dry Optional but Discouraged:
Ironing
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Conducted on March 8th Only Shampoo was applied, conditioner
was not. Coconut Oil was applied to the scalp and hair, left to
dry, no extra rinse. Wash 1 Results: Hair was still wet for the
next two days Dryness and immediate dandruff return (In non-wet
parts)
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Conducted March 10th Shampoo and Conditioner were used Coconut
Oil and Argan Oil applied, let sit Extra Rinse hours later Wash 2
Results No dryness until about Seven days later. Actually felt a
bit greasy No immediate dandruff, but built up over time Stopped
washing hair so often after interview with Ms. Fox
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March 20th Shampoo and Conditioner applied Coconut and Argan
Oil mask Extra Rinse after a few hours Wash 3 Results: No dryness,
until after a few days a little bit of dandruff From here on out, I
decide to follow steps from Wash 2 with minor variations
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March 27 th Hair was rinsed before the application of shampoo.
All secondary products (conditioner, Coconut oil, etc.) were mixed
together before applying Mixture was left on for about five hours
before rinse Results Hair was well moisturized until it was flat
ironed. A little bit of dandruff at the front of the scalp. Wash
4
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March 30 th Shampoo applied before wetting hair. Slight ammount
of water added after. Worked into scalp for roughly ten minutes
before rinse. Coconut oil applied to scalp, a mixture of Argan Oil
and conditioner applied to ends and hair shafts. Set for three
hours befor rinse Results: Hair Relatively dry, a little bit of
dandruff sitting in hair. Wash 5
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1)Malassezia is everywhere! 2)For hair to grow, it needs to be
clean but also have enough oils. Washing too often is a forbidden
action as that can dry out the scalp and hair more. 3)With the
right combination of time and oils, dandruff can be held at bay for
at the most five days. (As seen in Wash 2) What I learned
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Walton N. (2011)[Comparison Photo] Retrieved March, 27, 2014,
from: http://www.curlynikki.com/2014/03/nika-is-naturally-glam.html
[Untitled Photograph of a mans face affect by seborrheic
dermatitis] Retrieved March, 26, 2014, from:
http://www.drugs.com/health- guide/seborrheic-dermatitis.html
Dr_fomsky (doctor and blogger) (2013) No Title [Photograph]
Retrieved March, 26, 2014, from:
http://thesizzlingmommy.com/2013/02/dealing-dandruff.html Dawn
(online artist) (2013) Fungus from Monsters University [Drawing]
Retrieved March 26, 2014, from:
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/16308/1/1/how-to-draw-fungus,-fungus-from-monsters-university.htm
Hay, R. J. (Dermatologist) (2011) Figure 2. [Photograph] Retrieved
March, 10, 2014, from
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10570.x/full
[Photograph of the side of a bald mans head with seborrheic
dermatitis] Retrieved March, 26, 2014, from
http://www.onlinedermclinic.com/archive/seborrheic-dermatitis
Llamas-Velasco M. (Dermatologist) (2012) Figure 10 [Microscopic
Photograph] Retrieved on March, 27, 2014, from:
http://actasdermo.org/en/basic-concepts-in-skin-biopsy-/articulo/S157821901200056X/
McGinnis M. (Dermatologist) (2000) [Malassezia Cluster Microscopic
photograph] [Malassezia on Skin microscopic photograph] Retrieved
March, 27, 2014, from:
http://www.doctorfungus.org/thefungi/malassezia.php References