DANDRUFF is a very common problem indeed, that of flakes falling
from the scalp every time a person combs his/her hair or rubs
the head. It is a very common scalp problem. Dandruff is infectious
and personal articles like comb, towel, etc. of the patient should
not be used by others.
Some sign and symptoms related to Dandruff are as follows:
A) There is sometimes itching or soreness and the scalp can feel
tight.
B) Scalp ringworm : This highly contagious fungal infection occurs
primarily in children younger than age 10.
C) Psoriasis. This skin disorder causes an accumulation of dead
skin cells that form thick silvery scales.
D) A yellow or red scaly rash along the hairline, behind the ears,
in the ear canal, on the eyebrows, around the nose, and/or on
the chest
E) Your scalp can be either excessively dry or oily.
Symptoms of dandruff get aggravated when exposed to dust,
UV light, harsh chemical based shampoo, hair dyes etc.,
this results in increase in number of microbes which causes
unhealthy residue over the scalp which leads to dandruff,
which is the cause of unhealthy, lifeless hair and may
result in excessive loss of hair too. Followings are also responsible for dandruff:-
1. Heredity
2. Lack of proper Diet
3. Environment
4. Dry or Greasy Scalp is etc.
5. Stress, anxiety and tension.
6. Infrequent shampooing of the hair or inadequate rinsing.
7. Improper use of hair-coloring products or excessive
use of electric hair curlers
Home
remedies for Dandruff Cure and
Treatment:
1. Oil your hair with pure warm coconut
oil and apply juice of half a lemon onto the scalp.
2. Massage the scalp with almond oil and steam bathe your
hair. Steam bath is taken by dipping the towel in boiling
water and wrapping it around the hair, like a turban. Do
not let the corners of your towel be wet, so that you can
hold them. When your towel gets cold, repeat it thrice or
four times. Steaming opens the scalp pores and increases
the capacity of the hair to absorb oil at its roots.
3. Take one part almond oil, and pure sulphur in same quantity,
mix and add 'surgical spirit' in the quantity equal to the
above two. Put four parts distilled water or rose water
and rub on the scalp. An Effective home remedy for dandruff.
4. Mix a spoonful of lemon juice with two spoonfuls of vinegar
and massage on the scalp. Wash your hair with an egg shampoo
after this. Your hair will be dandruff free.
5. Mix 8 tbsp. peanut oil with the juice
of half a lemon. Rub the mixture into your hair, leave on
for 10 minutes and then wash as usual.
