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Dandruff
Overview
The term dandruff generally refers to a condition of the skin in which shiny, silvery scales separate from the scalp and collects amidst the hair. The condition can become troublesome when the skin gets infected. Dandruff results in an itchy scalp. Occasionally, it can affect the eyebrows, ears and forehead. Though the exact reason is unknown, the primary cause of dandruff is thought to be yeast called Pityrosporum ovale. Malfunctioning of oil glands can be another possible reason.
Symptoms
When the hair is combed, the scales from the scalp fall like snowflakes and settle on the eyebrows, shoulders and clothes.
Often there is itching and the scalp may become red when scratched.
Featured Remedy
Dandruff
Soak 3 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in almost equal quantity of water overnight. Grind in the morning to get a fine paste. Apply this paste all over the scalp and wait for an hour. Wash thoroughly with soap nut solution and feel the difference.
Ingredients
Dandruff
Fenugreek (Methi) seeds
Soap nut (Reetha) solution
Precautions
Dandruff
You have to identify and avoid potential allergic foods. Limited intake of milk and other dairy products is recommended.
Avoid excess salt in your food. Reduce tomatoes, citrus fruits and other acidic foods.
Limit the intake of sugar.
Personal hygiene and cleanliness is important. Shampoo your hair at least twice a week.
Avoid dyeing your hair.
Brush your hair daily to improve blood circulation and remove dead cells and flakes.
Other Remedies
Dandruff
Mix the juice of ginger with olive oil and apply on your scalp before shampooing.
Rub the gel of aloe-vera on the scalp and leave over night. Shampoo in the morning.
Make a combination of 1 tablespoon of pure apple juice and 2 tablespoons of warm water. Massage it on the scalp, thrice a week.
All advice is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice and/or diagnosis/treatment. DesiDieter does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.
