Dandruff refers to the flaking scalp, which falls like snowflakes and sometimes settles on one’s shoulders, face, eyebrows and clothes. In the case of excessive formation of scales on the scalp there is irritating condition that is associated with bacteria. Dandruff is generally believed to be infections that can spread by the use of common towels, combs, soaps and hairbrushes. The severity of dandruff may fluctuate with season as it often worsens in winter.
Tips to Prevent Dandruff:
Shampoo: Keep a clean scalp. Use shampoo regularly. Let shampoo remain on the scalp for five minutes before you rinse thoroughly. You can choose from many OTC shampoos that are available in the market for dandruff.
Avoid Stress: Avoiding stress may help you fight dandruff.
Avoid Chemical Treatments: Avoid chemical treatment of hair. Avoid using hair care products that are chemically based such as sprays, pomades etc.
Diet: Eat a healthy and well balanced diet.
Sun: It is observed that instances of dandruff reduce in summer. That provides a thought that sunlight may be good for treating dandruff.
Dandruff Home Remedies:
1. Use lukewarm water for head bath, which will helps to clean the dandruff very effectively.
2. Applying of Mahua Tree oil to scalp helps to remove dandruff. This is one of the most beneficial traditional Indian herb for dandruff.
3. Mix of two portions of Asteraceae leaves juice and 1 portion of sesame seed oil. Heat these together and filter the oil after it becomes good mixture. Massage your scalp with this oil and wait for 2 to 3 hours of time.
4. Mix the water with pulp extracted from Balanites Aegyptiaca fruit till you see foam. Apply this mixture to hair scalp and wash your hair after some time helps to remove dandruff.
5. Fenugreek (menthi) paste applied on the scalp an hour before taking bath helps to overcome Dandruff problem.
6. Applying Lemon juice on the scalp for an hour before taking bath helps to overcome Dandruff.
7. Sour curd applied on the scalp 10 minutes before taking bath helps to get rid of Dandruff.
8. Reetha (soap nut) used for washing hair helps to get relief from Dandruff.
9. Indian gooseberries (amla) paste applied on the scalp before taking bath helps to get relief to FROM Dandruff.
10. Hibiscus leaves boiled in small quantity of water and used along with shikaki as a hair wash instead of soap, shampoo helps in reducing Dandruff problem. This is a natural hair conditioner.
11. GRAM flour (Besan) mixed with curd applied on the scalp before bath helps to remove Dandruff.
12. Boiled Beetroot leaves used for washing hairs helps to get rid of Dandruff.
13. Neem paste or sweet neem (curry patta) paste mixed with Basil (Tulsi) paste applied on the scalp helps to remove Dandruff.
14. Grinded pigeon pea (Arhar dal) applied on the scalp before taking bath helps to remove Dandruff.
15. APPIYING Crushed raw papaya (papita) paste on the scalp 10 minutes before taking bath is very helpful.this process assists in the exfoliation of dandruff flakes and slows down fungal growth. Papaya contains enzyme papain which is very helpful in reducing dandruff and hair fall problem.
16. Boil the fresh neem leaves in water for 1/2 hour. Filter the liquid & cool, apply the juice on hair and soak for 10 minutes. Wash it away while bathing.
17. Add six spoonfuls water, two spoonfuls pure vinegar and apply it on the scalp with cotton wool before going to bed. Tie a towel around your head to protect the pillow. Wash your hair next morning. After shampooing, rinse again with vinegar water. Continue this once a week for at least three months.
18. Mix a spoonful of lemon juice with two spoonfuls of vinegar and massage on the scalp. Wash your hair with an egg shampoo after this.
19. Soak fenugreek (methi) seeds in yogurt overnight and apply the curd on your scalp for half an hour before washing in the morning.
20. Hair washed with methi seed paste prevents dandruff, falling hair, baldness and dandruff keeping the hair long, healthy and black. Just soak the fenugreek seeds overnight in water to soften the seeds and grind in the morning to make paste. Before hair wash, apply this paste on scalp and hair and leave it on for half an hour. Wash off with shampoo later.
21. Beat two eggs and add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet the hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and let the mixture on for ten minutes to fifteen minutes. Then rinse the hair with lukewarm water. This will keep both dandruff and hair fall problem away from you.
22. Soak a few (4-5) tablets of camphor (Desi Kapura) in your hair oil (coconut) to keep away dandruff and lice.
23. To get rid of dandruff applies the following mixture of once or twice a week. Keep for 20-25 minutes before washing off with a mild soap or shampoo. Warm together, 1 tbsp. curds, 2 tsp. oil and 1 tsp. lemon juice.
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