Dandruff control and coping with delayed ejaculation
Dandruff
How to control these stains
Commercials for dandruff-preventing shampoos often go like this: a handsome young man in a dark blue suit strides into the office, his broad shoulders and back covered in dandruff, like six months' worth of snow on a Nordic aspen tree. Some tactless individuals might even bluntly point it out, making the handsome young man extremely embarrassed. Your colleagues will be disgusted by you, especially the pretty female colleagues, whose disdainful looks will make you feel utterly ashamed.
But the truth is, those colleagues in the office shouldn't have so readily pointed out the embarrassing dandruff: they should have cleaned their own dandruff first.
Guy Webster, a Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy, is currently the Director of the Center for Dermatological Drugs and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He points out, "Everyone has dandruff. Even if your scalp is perfectly healthy, you'll still get dandruff if you gently scratch it with your fingers."
Please relax-don't worry too much about this.
Dandruff is certainly embarrassing and unsightly, but it's not a serious problem. It doesn't cause baldness or thinning hair, nor is it due to poor hygiene, bad habits, or family troubles.
It's quite simple: dandruff is caused by the death of scalp cells. Everyone has dandruff-as long as new cells grow in the deeper layers of skin and dead cells are shed, everyone produces dandruff to some extent (including bald people). However, doctors haven't yet figured out why some people experience dandruff more rapidly-the scalp cells form, die, and shed much faster than others. This is why some people only experience occasional dandruff, while others have it on their shoulders day after day, like a relentless snowstorm.
Of course, another reason for excessive dandruff could be high levels of male hormones. Everyone produces dandruff to varying degrees, but it's generally more severe in men than women. This is because hormones like testosterone can lead to oily scalps, which produce more dandruff. Surveys indicate that at least 4 out of 10 people will experience excessive dandruff at some point in their lives.
However, sometimes what you might think is excessive dandruff due to high levels of male hormones may not be the actual cause. If you have a lot of dandruff, and it feels thicker, more slippery, and itchier than usual, it could be due to seborrheic dermatitis. Symptoms include dandruff typically appearing on the scalp, but seborrheic dermatitis can also affect the eyebrows, ears, and other parts of the body. Another skin cell disorder caused by dandruff-psoriasis-is also easily confused with excessive dandruff. Symptoms of psoriasis include dense, yellowish or whitish scaly scales, intense itching, and bleeding and swelling of the scalp after scratching.
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Stephen Greenbaum, MD, is the chief of dermatological surgery at Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He says, "Dandruff is like walking in the rain. You can't stop the rain, but you can carry an umbrella to avoid getting wet. Dandruff can't be completely cured or eliminated, but you can take appropriate measures to manage it."
How to do it? The first step is to wash your hair with shampoo every day. Dr. Webbers says, "The first thing I tell my patients is: wash your hair more often. Washing your hair effectively removes dandruff. Generally, washing your hair once a day with a non-medicated shampoo is enough to control dandruff."
However, if you've started showering more often each day and are still avoiding wearing dark shirts, you can try the following methods.
Extending the shampooing time is just as important as the frequency of shampooing in controlling dandruff-especially when using special medicated "anti-dandruff" shampoos. Most experts recommend applying a suitable amount of shampoo, gently massaging it in, and then letting it sit on your scalp for at least 5 minutes. It's crucial to remember that you're using this medicated shampoo to target your scalp, not your hair. Dr. Greenbaum says you need to ensure the shampoo makes contact with your scalp because, theoretically, the longer the shampoo stays on, the more it will be absorbed.
What do you expect from medicated shampoos? What ingredients should they contain? Dr. Greenbaum says the best medicated shampoos on the market should contain sulfides or flavonoids. Shampoos containing tar are also effective, especially for stubborn dandruff or dandruff associated with seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis. Daily use of medicated shampoo is safe. However, you should be aware that if dandruff increases after using a particular brand for a period of time, you should switch to another brand. Sometimes your skin can develop a tolerance to a particular active ingredient, rendering it ineffective.
Reduce the use of mousse. Dr. Nelson Novick is an associate professor of clinical dermatology at the City University of New York School of Medicine. He believes that there are also some cases of increased dandruff caused by our own behavior, which we often overlook. Hair products, such as mousse, styling gel, and hairspray, can produce flaky substances that are often mistaken for dandruff-especially when these products are used excessively. What you should do is: if you notice increased dandruff after using these products, then stop using them.
Dr. Webster recommends wearing a hat when going out in cold weather. The dry winter air is a major culprit for dandruff-prone scalps, so going out in the biting cold without a hat can lead to a significant increase in dandruff.
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• Commonality: Everyone has dandruff.
• Risk factors: Anyone who produces male hormones such as testosterone will produce dandruff, including all men. Anyone whose skin cells regenerate will produce dandruff, including everyone. Cold weather and psychological stress can also lead to excessive dandruff. Mousse, styling gel, and hairspray can also form flaky substances after drying.
• Affected age group: Dandruff starts from birth-just look at a newborn in a cradle, but there is usually not much dandruff at this time. It is not until people have passed the development period and entered the age of pursuing fashion that dandruff will increase.
• Gender differences: Both men and women can have dandruff, but due to the influence of male hormones, men are more likely to have excessive dandruff with thicker scales, and the dandruff falls off faster.
• Seeking help: If you cannot control your dandruff, seek help from a dermatologist or your family doctor.
Relaxing can help reduce dandruff, just like with other skin conditions. Dr. Greenbaum says that relaxing can help eliminate dandruff. There are many ways to relieve stress and emotional burden, including listening to music, engaging in physical activity, practicing deep breathing, or doing yoga – all of which are effective.
If your scalp isn't oily, you can seek help from your kitchen. A herbal remedy made with thyme can help control dandruff; simply pour it into your hair after shampooing. Louis Zignaker, a New York City hairstylist and author of "How to Make Your Hair Beautiful," recommends: Pour two cups of water and add four tablespoons of dried thyme. Bring to a boil and simmer for ten minutes. Stir the porridge and let it cool. Then pour the porridge into your damp, freshly washed hair and gently massage it in. You don't need to rinse it.
Delayed ejaculation
No longer a game you can wait for
Imagine you and your partner are having sex. You've been inside her for 5 minutes, and time is ticking away; soon it'll be 15 minutes, but you still haven't ejaculated or felt tired. You might think, "Wow, that's impressive how long you can hold on!"
Thirty minutes have passed, and your partner is starting to get a little restless. By the forty-five-minute mark, your partner is extremely anxious and experiencing some pain. You're feeling the same way-but it's all worth it, because 45 minutes of nonstop sex could practically fill a sex history book.
More time passed, and it seemed this stalemate would last forever. You were both drenched in sweat, panting heavily, feeling as if the world was ending. Your partner had already experienced several orgasms, but you hadn't. A strange light appeared in your eyes, and you suddenly wanted to end this boring, exhausting game-you'd rather run a marathon than do this anymore.
What's going on? There's no scene like this in the movie.
This appears to be a case of delayed ejaculation, something you wouldn't normally see in movies or on any other occasion.
Another type of functional disorder
Delayed ejaculation occurs when a man is unable to ejaculate during intercourse. It is generally caused by psychological factors such as stress or fear, but it can also be due to aging, as the penis is no longer as strong and responsive as it was in youth. Additionally, diabetes or abdominal surgery can also cause delayed ejaculation.
You may rarely hear about delayed ejaculation because it's not as common as premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction. But it shouldn't be confused with priapism, which refers to a man's inability to stop his penis from being erect, regardless of whether he has ejaculated or not.
Dr. Marilyn Walker, a sexologist working at a private clinic in Florida, believes that the psychological reasons for slow arousal are often either too much or too little trust between the partners.
Dr. Walker said, "In this situation, it's usually because the man distrusts his partner. He feels he should be in control of the sexual process, and he can't relinquish or relax during sex."
No matter how excited you feel, inner fear, stress, and anger can make it difficult to get into the mood. For example, if a man is terrified that his partner will get pregnant, he will be constantly haunted by the thought, making it difficult for him to relax and fully engage in intercourse.
Even some medications, including some antidepressants and anti-inflammatory drugs, can hinder ejaculation.