Dandruff is not just a physical condition, as it can also affect a person’s confidence and emotions. According to data, about 1 in every 2 Australians will experience it at some point in their lives.
Key Points
- Dandruff is caused by the natural shedding of dead skin on the scalp, which becomes more noticeable when it mixes with oil from the hair, and it is said to be more common in Australia due to a combination of climate, lifestyle, and biological factors.
- According to James Kirby of the University of Queensland, an associate professor and clinical psychologist, a new study commissioned by Key Pharmaceuticals shows that dandruff is not just a physical condition, as it can also have a deep impact on a person’s confidence and emotional well-being.
- Data shows that about 1 in every 2 Australians, or around 50%, will experience dandruff at some point in their lives, although not everyone is affected at the same time.
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Sa unang tingin tila simpleng problema lang saanit ang dandruff ngunit para sa marami higit pa ito sa mga puting flakes na nakikita sa balikat tahimik nitong naaapektuhan ang kumpsa pakikisalamuha at maging ang pang-araw-araw na desisyon ng mga apektado sa gitna ng patuloy na stigma at kakulangan sa kaalaman
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tungkol sa kondisyon mas nagiging mahalaga ang tamang pag-unawa at proper scalp healthcare sa healthy Pinoy kasama ang ilang eksperto tatalakayin natin kung paano matutugunan ang pangangailangan ng mga taong apektado ng dandruff at kung anu-ano ang mga hakbang para maibalik ang kanilang kumpsa
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eh pwede ako naliligo, pero yung nandun pa rin, hindi nga ako nagsusuot ng mga dark color shirts eh kasi.
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makikita yung dandruff na t-shirt.
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eto ang karanasan ng isang machine operator mula sa Magong sa New South Wales na itago natin sa pangalang Kenneth kwanto niya noong nasa Pilipinas pa siya bian niyang mapansin ang magkaroon ng dandruff o kilala ding balakubak pero mula nang magsimulang mamuhay dito sa Australia tila hindi na ito nawawala
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Nagtataka ako kasi nung 2018 dumating ako sa Australia.
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grabe yung dandruff ko so dati kasi sa Pilipinas hindi ganon pero dito dahil nasa field yung work ko.
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eh pwede akong naliligo pero yung dandruff nandun pa rin.
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hindi nag-iisa sa problemang ito si Kenneth dahil ayon sa datos humigit kumulang 50% o isa sa bawat 2 Australian ang makakaranas ng dandruff sa isang punto ng kanilang buhay ngunit hindi lahat ay sabay-sabay na naaapektuhan nito sa nakaraang buwan bago.
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pag-aaral na kinumisyon ng Key pharmaceuticals ang nagpapakita na ang dandruff ay may mas malalim na epekto kaysa sa pisikal na sintomas nito kabilang ang negatibong epekto sa kumpiyansa at emosyonal na kalagayan ng mga apektado sa ngayon nananatiling bihirang talakayin ang mga malawak nitong epekto ito ang ipinaliwanag ni Doctor James Kirby
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isang associate professor, clinical psychologist, director of the clinical programs at co-director of the Compassionate Mind Research Group sa University of Queensland. We
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often think of dandrift as a monocosmetic issue, but the heads up Australia survey commissioned by Pharmaceuticals tells us a very different story. 76% of Australians say negatively impacts their overall health.
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confidence and dandruff negatively affects their mood or mental health and among those with moderate to severe dandruff, they are half times more likely to experience negative mental health impacts compared to sufferers. There is a hidden a lot of people feel shame and self conscious about dry dandruff makes them look unhygienic and avoid talking about it all together.
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ayon sa Healthdirect Australia, isang government-funded na organisasyon na nagbibigay ng opisyal at mapagkatiwalaang health information para sa publiko sa Australia ang dandruff ay dulot ng natural na pagkalagas ng patay na balat sa anit mas nagiging kapansin-pansin ito kapag humahalo ang dead skin sa oil mula sa buhok at scalp o anit.
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ang klima dahil mataas ang ultraviolet exposure dito lifestyle at biological factors ang itinuturing na dahilan kung bakit karaniwan ang dandruff sa Australia dagdag ng eksperto sa mga panahong mainit at mataas ang humidity mas nagiging aktibo ang yeast na malaysia na likas na matatagpuan sa anit.
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ngunit maaaring mag-trigger ng dandruff dumami sa ilang kaso ang matinding dandruff ay maaaring sanhi ng yeist o fungus at itinuturing ng mild na anyo ng seboric dermatitis na maaari ring makakaapekto sa mukha tulad ng pisngi ilong kilay at balbas
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Australian professional hairstylist at salon owner na may higit 10 taon ng karanasan na si Lexi Love labis na naapektuhan ng init ang anit o scalp at buhok dahil sa pabago-bago ang panahon ng bansa at sobra din ang tindi ng sikat ng araw kaya mahalagang alagaan ang anit.
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I put oil.
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em on my scalp and on my hair before maligo and then shower and use your normal conditioner, promote blood flow sa scalp and also keep it moisturized and clean, and especially ang sun ang Australia is very harsh no so ah there are hair products with SPF as well, so it will protect from the UV rays and also ah deep conditioning probably once or twice.
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week depends on how long your hair is, would make a big difference.
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dagdag nito hindi rin inirerekomenda na basain o paliguan ang buhok araw araw.
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so a lot of Filipino from my years of experience, they wash the hair everyday, so what happens when you wash your hair everyday yung oil production ng ng scalp mo mas speed up siya kasi nga lagi ka naghuhuga.
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so very conscious of dry scalp and also dry hair.
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lumabas din sa ginawang pag-aaral sabi ng clinical psychologist na si Doctor Kirby ang pagkakaroon ng dandruff ay makakaapekto sa personal na relasyon
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Yes unfortunately it can impact your personal relationships, 41% responded saying that they avoid physical closeness and over 50% avoid wearing dark clothing.
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And this avoidance is classic when you're experiencing these kinds of difficulties because it works in the short term but of course that means we modify our lives and stop doing things that we'd like to do like get close to others and also that can fuel this belief that there is something wrong with the anxiety and so it can really impact how you feel, however those with moderate to severe for a half times more likely to experience improvements in dating and relationships when symptoms improve.
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dagdag pa ng doktor kailangan din na tanggapin sa sarili ng mga may dandruff na hindi sila nag iisa
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self compassion can play a big role from that perspective it's important to recognize that you're not alone with this dangerous experience dangerous at some point in their lifetime and there's nothing wrong with the fact that you are aware of it that's important that your system kicking in making you aware of what's going on in those moments it's important to recognize
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dangerous and there are things you can do that can help as opposed to the pain with self criticism avoidance and isolation so gentle encouragement and validation can help us move towards the things that we need that can make a difference with how we experiencing
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danger aniya kapag tanggap na ang problema dapat maintindihan ito na mayroong mga eksperto o professionals na makakatulong para muling mabuo ang
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kumpiyansa sa sarili at maibalik ang dating ikaw
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yes I would say there is nothing wrong with you it's not your fault that you haven't seen help it is something that comes with stigma and shame and we can be embarrassed and in those times we tend to avoid, but with a self compassionate mindset where you're kind to yourself and recognize your pain is there a wonderful first step is to go speak to a pharmacist a conversation pharmacists have everyday and an early chat can help you understand what might be happening and what steps you.
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pahabol na payo ng mga eksperto kung pabalik-balik o severe ang kaso ng iyong dandruff mainam na pumunta sa iyong GP para sa referral ng dermatologist ilan pa sa mga selfcare tips laban sa dandruff ay ang pag-iwas sa mga hair products na nagpapa-oily ng buhok mga produktong may alkohol na maaaring magpapatuyo ng
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anit at sobrang paggamit ng hair dryer at hair straightener o plya na nakakadagdag ng dryness ng scalp sa ngayon kuntento at nakahanap na si Kenneth ng produktong hiyang sa kanya kaya naman nanumbalik na ang sigla sa pakikipagsalamuha sa mga taong nakapalibot sa kanya
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to Biyernes hindi ako talaga comfortable na may dandruff hanggang sa pumunta ako sa Chemist nagtanong dun.
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tapos binigyan mo lang ako ng ah.
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anti-dandruff shampoo which is epektibo naman at saka madaling gamitin.
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pinakapayo ng hairstylist na select Love lalo na sa mga kababayan para maiwasan na magkaroon ng dandruff basahin ng maigi ang label ng mga produkto bago ilagay sa buhok o ulo para hindi maging sanhi ng product build up na magdudulot ng dandruff.
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and order yung sweat glans mo nag.
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or sometimes it's a product build up, I notice with my clients they always put on conditioner, you know, and then matapang yung mga ingredients na nilalagay nila, that's why naglipahan na yung mga organic products because they have less harsh chemicals or they don't have harsh chemicals that can produce a lot of dirt and dandruff.
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ayon sa pag-aaral
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dandruff ay lumalala dahil sa stress allergies hormones pagkakasakit at pabago-bagong panahon ang mga impormasyon sa ulat na ito ay gabay lamang para sa karagdagang payo na naaayon saong problema o sitwasyon mainam na kumunsulta saong G P o doktor tungkol sa mga usaping pangkalusugan
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