Dandruff is the shedding of the skin on the scalp that leads to white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders.
Dandruff may be caused by a form of a skin condition called eczema, which causes increased shedding of normal scalp skin cells. Hormonal or seasonal changes may make dandruff worse.
Common symptoms of dandruff include white, oily-looking flakes of dead skin in your hair and on your shoulders and an itchy, scaling scalp. Your scalp can be either excessively dry or oily.
Home treatment often helps prevent and get rid of the symptoms of dandruff.
Use an
antidandruff shampoo. A variety of
shampoos are available, containing different ingredients. Trying several will help you find out which antidandruff shampoo is most effective for you.
Shampoo daily to prevent a build up of dead skin cells on your scalp.
If an antidandruff shampoo helps stop dandruff for a while but the dandruff problem returns, try a different antidandruff shampoo.
Alternate antidandruff shampoos with regular ones if you are worried about the effects of antidandruff shampoos'''' harsh chemicals on your hair.
Rub your scalp. When you wash your hair, lather once, rinse, then lather a second time and rub your scalp vigorously as you shampoo. This will help dislodge excess cells. Be careful not to rub so energetically that you damage your scalp.
Let it soak. After you lather the second time, let the medicated shampoo sit on your head for 5 minutes. This will give the antidandruff shampoo time to work.
Rinse well. This will help get rid of all the cells you have loosened up during shampooing. Natural Remedies for Dandruff- 1) Tea Tree Oil Tea tree oil is an essential oil that comes from the leaves of
Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. It has been used for centuries as an antiseptic and anti-fungal agent. There are many tea tree oil shampoos available in health food stores and some drug stores, and many people report these products help with dandruff.
2) Apple Cider Vinegar
A home remedy for dandruff is to mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with 1/4 cup water.
Pour this mixture into a spray bottle and spritz it on to your hair and scalp, being careful to avoid the eye and ear area. Wrap your head in a towel.
After 15 minutes to an hour, remove the towel and wash your hair. This is generally done once to twice a week.
3) Biotin
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that helps to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. It is sold in supplement form and is also found naturally in foods.
Food sources of biotin are egg yolk, liver, milk, soy, barley, brewer''s yeast, and royal jelly. Biotin is also produced naturally by bacteria in the intestines.