subject: Dandruff Causes and Treatment to get rid of Dandruff [print this page] Dandruff refers to the flaking scalp which falls like snow flakes and settles on one's brows, shoulders and clothes, but assumes an unpleasant, irritating condition associated with bacteria, in the case of excessive formation of scales on the scalp. These scales are formed from the horny layer of the skin. Dandruff can occur to anybody at any age. It should not be left untreated.
Dandruff is thought to be caused by a fungus called malassezia, a fat-eating fungus, which lives on the scalp of most healthy adults. While it does not cause problems for most people,
malassezia can sometimes grow out of control and begin feeding on the oil on your scalp. The result is increased cell turnover and a large number of dead skin cells. These cells, combined with dirt and oil from your hair and scalp, form flaky white scales.
Symptoms
The common symptoms of dandruff include itching and white, oily flakes. That said, there are several conditions, including psoriasis, dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis, or contact dermatitis, which present similar symptoms. Before beginning treatment for dandruff, it is important to consult your dermatologist to make sure you're treating the right condition.
Natural Home Remedies for Dandruff
1. Application of aloe vera gel on the scalp, ten minutes before shampooing the hair, is the simplest home remedy for dandruff.
2. Massage on to the scalp, three tablespoons of warm water mixed with one tablespoon of apple juice. This is a good dandruff home remedy.
3. Another effective remedy for dandruff is to mix one tablespoon of olive oil with one one teaspoon of lemon juice. Overnight application followed by hair wash with a mild shampoo will definitely destroy the dandruff in the scalp.
4. Mix together equal amounts of olive oil and almond oil. Apply on the scalp until it starts to burn. Once the burning sensation is experienced, wait for five minutes and wash the hair with a mild shampoo.
5. Crushing 2 aspirin and mixing it with the regular amount of shampoo used, has been found to be a very effective method of curing the dandruff problem. This mixture is to be left on the hair for 1-2 minutes before rinsing. However, do ensure that all the shampoo and the aspirin mixed with it has left the hair before drying it.
6. Massage into the scalp either warm coconut oil, margosa oil or castor oil. This should be done slowly in a gentle circular motion. Leave it overnight and wash it off the next day, preferably with a margosa based shampoo, for better results.
7. Rosemary leaves soaked overnight in 1 liter of boiled water, and applied after shampooing, works well as a natural dandruff remedy.
8. Using the paste of raw onions has also proven to be useful in curing dandruff. The paste is to be applied on the scalp and left on for half an hour, followed by a hair wash. Rubbing lemon into the scalp and rinsing it after the hair wash will help get rid of the smell of onions.
9. Boil an entire white beet root in water. Massage this water into the scalp, every night before sleeping. This is another good natural remedy to cure dandruff.
Dandruff Causes and Treatment to get rid of Dandruff
By: Dr.Mike Boucher
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