Dandruff Overview
EVERYONE’s had itchy scalp or dandruff at some time or another. Dandruff is the presence of small white flakes usually appearing on the scalp and the hair. It is known by medical term “pityriasis” which is most commonly found in people between the ages of 12 and 80. The direct cause of dandruff is the excessive sheddin
Symptoms: Dandruff can cause an overly dry scalp with itchy white flakes that may be waxy or greasy, or a greasy scalp with scales.These dandruff scales are usually small, round, white or gray patches on top of the head. Scaling can occur anywhere on the scalp, in the hair, on the eyebrows, the beard and can spread to the neck and shoulders.g of outermost cells. The indirect causes are
Most skin specialists state that dandruff is associated with a tiny fungus called Pityrosporum ovale, or P. ovale. This fungus lives on our bodies and scalp all the time, usually without causing a problem. For some people, it gets out of control and leads to dandruff.
- Poor blood circulation - Improper diet - Un-cleanliness - Use of strong shampoo
Insufficient rinsing of hair after shampooing
Types of Dandruff :
Dry type & Greasy or waxy type
Cause for dry dandruff : Poor blood circulation, Lack of nerve stimulation, Emotional disturbance, Glandular disturbance, Not producing sufficient oil
Treatment of dry dandruff: Scalp treatment (ozone treatment), Use jhonson baby shampoo, Hot oil therapy, Use of antiseptic lotion, Waxy type dandruff is mixed with sebum which makes the scalp itchy. If the scales are torn off, bleeding or oozing may occur.
Treatment: The best thing to do is to keep the scalp clean, and to go for dandraf treatment once in a week.
Herbal Treatment
• Massage scalp with essential oils like rosemary, cedar, lemon and eucalyptus to reduce flaking itchiness of the scalp.
• ‘Methi’ seeds are also helpful in fighting dandruff. Soak them overnight, grind the next morning, mix in the juice of neem leaves and apply on the scalp .
• In half cup of olive oil, put a small amount of camphor warm it lightly and apply to the scalp parting the hair straight and give a circular massage for the entire scalp.
• Avoid fatty foods and red meat.
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