European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 05, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 18 the stars and stripes monday september 5,1977 modern Medicine Pesky Dandruff problem often cured by shampoo by Michael j. Halberstam . Dandruff a condition that causes some to Avert their eyes from shoulders and others to avoid dark suits has been left largely to the ministrations of Madison Avenue. Meanwhile its uncounted victims some estimates hold that up to 80 per cent of the population is afflicted endure far More psychic and personal distress than is necessary. Healthy scalps constantly shed Small dead surface cells that go unnoticed. When Dan Druff occurs these cells Are clumped by Gummy secretions which bind the cells int visible Scales. Dandruff is really a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis a skin disorder that occurs when the Normal shedding of the dead outer layer of skin  affects the hairy and oily areas of the body the Scalp behind the ears around the eyebrows the sides of the nose and some times the Chest buttocks and pubic area. With Diligence and a Little know How most Dandruff victims can Stop those Little White flakes from fluttering snowline from Scalp to  the hair with an Ordinary shampoo will control most Ordinary Dandruff problems provided shampooing is frequent enough. This could mean several times weekly or even every Day. Should step one fail the Dandruff victim should use in rotation a number of nonprescription Dandruff shampoos containing any of the following ingredients Zinc by Richione Fulfur tar selenium sulfite or salicylic  secret of Dandruff control is playing Musi Cal shampoos because each will lose its effectiveness after repeated  is also important to follow directions and leave the medicated shampoo in Contact wit the Scalp five to 10 minutes so it can loosen Dandruff Scales. Then reapply the shampoo or another five to 10 minutes and rinse it off  Dandruff persists and causes redness of the Scalp itching and unsightly Ness it is time to ask a physician preferably a dermatologist who specializes in skin disorders to prescribe a stronger shampoo or a cortisone preparation that can be applied locally to re Lieve Scalp inflammation. Other Dandruff remedies include medicate Scalp lotions some of which can be left on throughout the Day after shampoo Antiseptic rinses and Scalp stimulation with ultraviolet or cold Quartz  shampoos May cause the hair to dry out. This can be relieved by using a hair conditioner or anything that will replace oils removed during shampooing. Dry hair is far less a problem than Dandruff itself which in advanced forms can cause moderate hair  cases of severe Dandruff the face May develop Sebo Rhea which shows As very Fine flaking that is often mistaken for dry skin and treated in vain with face creams. The fac condition usually clears up when Dandruff is brought under control and should not retreated with High Potency corticosteroid creams which can cause a thinning of the skin and the appearance of Fine blood vessels. Dandruff also known As surf uracious Des qua mation shedding of ski usually strikes Between puberty and Middle age and attacks men More often than women. Nobody knows what causes seborrhoeic dermatitis and its off Spring  variety of causes diet emotional upsets heredity yeast infections bacteria fungi hormone imbalances cosmetics and Scalp injury have been suspected. But Scalp cultures of thousands of Dandruff victims have failed to yield the , alcohol sleeplessness overwork poor diet and spicy foods do not cause Dan Druff although they certainly can make i worse. Sunlight on the other hand apparently makes Dandruff better since it tends to improve in warm weather. This phenomenon probably explains the unproven belief that wearing hats causes , wearing a hat May be Good for Dandruff if it prevents the afflicted from scratching his head. Scratching May relieve an itching Scalp temporarily but it will make the Dandruff worse later on and increase the chances of bacterial infection. The sufferer i better off reaching for a bottle or two or three of shampoo. C new York times unknown penicillin allergy can produce serious reaction Baltimore up patients who have been denied penicillin treatment because of Adverse allergic reactions May learn through simple skin test that they have lost their sensitivity to the . Franklin Adkinson a Johns Hopkins Hospital immunologist found that up to 75 percent of patients reporting a history of previous penicillin sensitivity showed a negative result on skin tests. He said tuesday the skin test proved Supe rior to a patient s medical history in deter mining if penicillin could be administered without Adverse reaction. Adkinson said the patients who Are unaware of a penicillin allergy Are the patients who stand to have the most serious reaction. Those Are the ones who die each  the skin test could reduce the mortality rate which results from penicillin deaths he said adding that penicillin fatalities number300 to 400 each year in the United states. Of those who have a history of reaction tothe drug Adkinson said they Are denied penicillin and a Host of penicillin relate drugs for the rest of their  Adkinson said he found most can receive penicillin without any problems suggesting either that they lost the sensitivity in time or the original reaction was  who displayed a reaction in the past must be tested prior to each penicillin treat ment to assure that a patient has not regained his hypersensitivity to the drug from subsequent penicillin therapy Adkinson said. The skin test involves injecting the penicillin reagents Between the skin layers on the forearm producing Small welts. At the end of 20 minutes the test is read. A positive result i indicated by welts that enlarge significantly in diameter. Skin testing is currently done by Consulta Tion for those patients who have had positive reactions to penicillin. In the Ideal world Money being no object everybody getting penicillin should be skin tested Adkinson said. That s the Only Way Well Ever pick up those people who will die from  however he said the resources Are not currently available to administer the skin tests to All patients. Previn quitting London Post London a Andre Previn is relinquishing his Post As principal conductor of the London symphony orchestra in 1979, an so spokesman has  Berlin born american conductor has held the Post since 1968, but in the last few years there has been dissension within the ranks of the self governing orchestra Over Previn s future. 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Doe she keep a Ledger Sheet under his Pillow does he require a signed voucher from his wife after wards does he prepare a annual report who audits his books i d bring an adding machine to bed if it could keep my sex life from turning into the dead sea scrolls. Plenty of free time in Spokane dear spoke i was swamped Fly letters f run women not men us it cml the same complaint. Aai several live in  my. The answer is no. This in t that kind of column. Dear Ann my husband and i recently had our third child and sent announcements to relative Sand friends out of town. We wanted to inform them of the new addition. It was not to get gifts. I did this with the first two Chil Dren and never thought a thing about  problem we have received several checks for the new baby and Don t know what to do. We feel funny cashing the but if we Don t they will notice it in their Bank statements. Also we think it would be ungracious to return the  appreciate their thoughtfulness and i plan to Send thank you notes to one and All. You be always said it is not proper to print no gifts please on an announcement or invitation. Please advise. Of. City dilemma dear dil i m opposed to Send ing Vanvoo cements of any kind. To me they look like  yen can invite friends to something skip  relatives knew you were expecting. Your close friends also knew even those who live out of town. I assume you stay in Tonch by phone or mail anyone who receives checks after having sent announcements should not he surprised nor should they return them. If you have a fourth baby and want out of town friends to know use the s or drop a line. Dear Ann recently my Mother in Law spent the nigh with us. The next morning she suggested to me that my husband and i soundproof our  made no Bones about the noises she heard in the guest room which is right next to our bedroom. I was so embarrassed i Felt like crawling under the floor. Do you believe it was in Good taste to bring the subject up if she Felt she should mention it i think she should have said something Tomy husband instead of me. Awfully embarrassed dear in it How be grate m Yew Nwther-in4aw had the Emrage breach the subject. Item Preh Ahly extremely diff a. Be please Don t find fault with her for doing so. Just take her advice. C 1977 fitly enter Palms inc