How to remove dandruff... gharelu nuskhe

How to remove dandruff...

Dandruff is the result of a dry scalp, or a skin condition known as seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeast like fungus called malassezia.

Seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff generally forms :

on the face, especially around the nose, on the eyelids, or behind the ears.It can show up on your body too In the middle part of the chest Around the navelOn buttocksIn skin folds specially under legs and on the armsIn the groinBelow breasts

Dandruff also leads to hair loss and thus people have baldness. Both sexes are affected by baldness for which they look for a variety of treatment comprising of oral,local application of medications, and ultimately land up on hair transplantation surgery, which happens to be the most scientific, useful and satisfying procedure.

A few years back, hair transplant treatments were usually done by doctors from abroad thus making it quite expensive.However, due to advancements made in the field of science and technology on hair transplantation in India, a lot of clinics have started using this new technology;which, in turn, has substantially circumcised the hair transplant surgery cost in kolkata and India as a whole.

Drugstore remedies mostly include shampoos with zinc pyrithi one, which targets the fungus and bacteria; ketoconazole, which also attacks the fungus; and salicylic acid, which loosens up the flakes such that they can be washed away.

Natural remedies are :

Aspirin

Aspirin contains the same active ingredient (salicylic acid) as in the medicated dandruff shampoos. You can keep the flaking in check by crushing two aspirins to a fine powder and then add it to the normal amount of shampoo you use each time when you wash your hair. Leave the mixture on your hair for a few minutes, then rinse well and wash again with plain shampoo

Tea tree oil

Studies have shown that shampoos with just 5% tea tree oil significantly improves the severity of dandruff. Adding a few drops of tea tree oil to your favorite shampoo as you wash normally will increase its effect.

Baking soda

The kitchen also holds the key to an itch-free, flake-free scalp. Wet your hair and then rub a handful of baking soda vigorously onto your scalp. No need of shampooing and go right onto rinsing. Baking soda reduces the overactive fungi that can cause dandruff. The hair may get dried out at first, but after a few weeks later the scalp will start producing natural oils which will leave the hair softer and free of flakes.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar happens to be an effective dandruff treatment, as the acidity of Apple cider vinegar changes the pH of the scalp, making it harder for the yeast to grow. Mix a quarter cup apple cider vinegar with a quarter cup water in a spray bottle and spritz on the scalp.Wrap your head in a towel and let sit for 15 minutes to an hour, then wash your hair as usual. Doing this for twice a week will definitely give results.

Mouthwash

To treat a bad case of dandruff, wash your hair with your regular shampoo, then rinse with an alcohol-based mouthwash. Follow with your regular conditioner. Mouthwash's anti-fungal properties help prevent dandruff-causing yeast from growing.

Coconut

Coconut oil is a tried and tested dandruff treatment, and it smells nice too. Before showering, massage 3-5 tablespoons of coconut oil into your scalp and let sit for about an hour.

Lemon

Just massage 2 tablespoons lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with water. Then stir 1 teaspoon lemon juice into 1 cup water and rinse your hair with it. Repeatation of this daily will make the dandruff disappear. Acidity of lemon helps balance the pH of your scalp, which will help keeps dandruff at bay.

Salt

The abrasiveness nature of ordinary table salt works great for scrubbing out dandruff flakes before you shampoo. Just apply some salt onto your dry scalp ,then work it through your hair, giving your scalp a massage. The dry, flaky skin will reveal itself and are ready to be shampooed out.

Aloe Vera

No need of scratching, just massage aloe vera into your scalp before shampooing. The cooling effects of aloe vera will soothe the itch.

Garlic

The antimicrobial properties of garlic are perfect for eliminating the dandruff-causing bacteria. Crush garlic and rub it onto the scalp. To avoid that potent smell, mix crushed garlic with honey and massage it onto the scalp before washing as usual.

Olive oil

An overnight oil soak is a well known method forgetting rid of dandruff. Massage about 10 drops into your scalp and cover with a shower cap overnight. Just follow the regular shampoo routine in the morning. For a faster cure, a shampoo containing olive oil can be opted for