Dandruff

Dandruff is one of the serious hair problems that effects one in every six persons. Heavy dandruff is a condition which must be nipped in the bud.

Dandruff can be of two types scurf or dry flaky scalp condition that fall off your hair and the greasy condition known as seborrheic dermatitis. The latter condition is caused by over active sebaceous glands.

Ultimately dandruff.leads to loss of hair and even baldness. Many anti-dandruff lotions, creams shampoos, oils are available and may be used to combat this condition. With determination and perseverance you can overcome this condition. Simple home remedies may be used for effective control of dandruff.

Control of dandruff

Dandruff may be controlled substantially by following a strict diet of vitamin B supplements, vitamin C, vitamin E and unrefined carbohydrates.

a. Hot oil treatment is the simplest method to cure dandruff.

Massage hot olive, aloe or almond oil into scalp. Wrap a hot towel around the head and rinse off.

b. Alternatively, you may massage hot oil into the scalp and leave it overnight. Use whey liquid for the final rinse.

c. Mix cedar vinegar in hot water and apply all over scalp. Leave it overnight and rinse off in the morning using an egg shampoo.

d. Avpiv well beaten raw egg to scalp once weak.

e. Strong infusion of rosemary will serve as a good scalp massage for dandruff.

f.  Mix 4 tablespoons of whey with 4 tablespoons of camphor water. Apply and wash off after three hours.

g. Grind fresh methi leaves to a paste and apply to scalp. Wash off after fifteen minutes.

h. Application of brandy on the scalp is said to clear dandruff.

i.   Extract thick coconut milk with hot water and add lemon juice to make a solution for the scalp. Allow to remain on hair for half an hour. Rinse off with tepid water.

j.   For persistent scalp disorder, consult your trichologist.

k. You may use any after shampoo protein rinse.

l.   Any good anti-dandruff shampoo.