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Fight Dandruff Yourself

Dandruff is the scalp and hair disorder that embarrasses a person with continuous itching and falling white scales. Don’t be dismayed as the problem can be overcome with some simple hair and scalp treatments.



Dandruff can occur on both oily and dry scalp. Various reasons for the occurrence of dandruff are:
* Poor circulation of blood in the scalp.
*Improper diet with high starch and fat contents.
*Neglect of hair and scalp.
*Improper use of hair products.
*Fungal Infection

To control this problem, try some of the following remedies:
*Proper scalp treatments to preserve the beauty and health of the hair.
*Constant cleanliness that resists a wide variety of diseases.
*Stimulation of blood to the scalp with a massage that not only soothes the scalp nerves but stimulates the scalp muscles and glands also.


Once the excessive dandruff is noticed, anti-dandruff formulations should be applied as follows:
*Apply neem leaves extract with lemon juice (equal quantities) on the scalp. Keep for 30 minutes and rinse off.

*After shampoo, apply vinegar and lemon juice mixed in equal quantities on the scalp. Keep for 5-10 minutes and rinse off.

* Massage the scalp with jojoba oil or coconut oil for gentle inward circulation for 30 minutes. Wrap the hair with a hot towel. Shampoo hair the next morning.

* Hair Vitaliser: Grind a few hibiscus leaves with flowers and mix in 2-3 drops of coconut milk. Rub gently into the scalp. Wash hair after half an hour with a mild shampoo. It can be used effectively to treat various hair disorders, like dandruff and hair fall.

* Hair Tonic: Juice of fresh neem leaves cures scalp disorders including dandruff. It even reduces hair loss.
Follow these tips and get rid of your dandruff, giving your hair a brand new life!
See also: How to make your hair a crowning glory

Comments

  1. Anonymous9:47 AM

    Just like everyone else is mentioning. Use Head & Shoulders Shampoo and Conditioner. Whatever else of their products if you want. It has a low budget and is exactly for dandruff and hair fall! You can find it a drugstores or just your local grocery store.

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  2. Anonymous9:57 AM

    hair loss may be caused due to a variety of reasons, for example: tension, malnutrition, illness etc.*Massage your scalp with warm coconut or Castor oil twice a week

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  3. Anonymous12:40 PM

    T-gel is a really good shampoo for people with dandruff my brother has eczema and it works good for him

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  4. Anonymous12:20 PM

    The most common cause of dandruff is probably the fungus Malassezia furfur (previously known as Pityrosporum ovale). This fungus is found naturally on the skin surface of both healthy people and those with dandruff. The fungus likes fat, and is consequently found most on skin areas with many sebaceous glands: on the scalp, face and upper part of the body. When Malassezia furfur grows too rapidly, the natural renewal of cells is disturbed and dandruff appears with itching. Other fungi may have a similar role in causing dandruff, as may certain bacteria.

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  5. Kishor8:32 PM

    Problems such as chronic acne, pimples or dryness often point to nutrient deficiencies because the skin is the last organ to receive vitamins and minerals. Breakouts on certain areas of the face may also indicate associated organs are working overtime and your body is being swamped with toxins.

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  6. Priya5:35 PM

    The foremost consideration in the treatment of this disorder is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to minimize the accumulation of dead cells.

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  7. Padmaja10:53 AM

    Paying more attention to health hygiene Consuming more fresh fruits in your diet. Drinking plenty of water ) Rinsing the hair carefully after shampoo. Brushing gently to rid the hair of trapped cells. Lightly massaging the scalp to dislodge the dandruff flakes.

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  8. Vihari5:46 PM

    Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the henna mixture before applying it on your hair if you want, dark copper color. This also helps to get rid of dandruff and leaves your hair shining.

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  9. Sabita9:08 AM

    Reduce the amount you wash your hair and try a leave in conditioner. talk to your dermatologist about it during your next visit. she may be able to help clear it up.

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  10. Ketaki9:09 AM

    You shouldn't wash your hair too much. It dries it out too much and it can damage your hair. Wash it maybe once every two days, depending on how fast it gets greasy. Use Head&Shoulders shampoo. It works really good.

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  11. Bharati10:40 AM

    Dandruff weakens the roots, and consequently hair starts falling off. Dandruff sticks on to the skin of the scalp in a cake form and blocks free flow of air to the roots. As a result, hair becomes weak at the roots and loosen their hold.

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  12. Dakshayani5:50 PM

    Mix essential oils of cedarwood (seven drops) cypress and juniper (each ten drops) in 50ml of carrier oil. Massage it finely into the scalp and leave for one hour. To eradicate, rub neat, mild shampoo into the hair, then rinse out with warm water. You can prepare a homemade mixture of 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice with 100 grams witch hazel in 200ml of water and use it on washed hair. Applying the mixture several times is helpful in dandruff treatment.

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  13. Shobha5:56 PM

    Dandruff can cause hair falling. Neem can be used on the scalp to remove dandruff. It can be effectively used to remove lice as well. Either you can use its Neem juice directly over your scalp or you may apply it mixed with hair oil.

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  14. Vandita8:55 AM

    Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with curd which has been kept in the open for three days, or with a few drops of lime juice mixed with indian gooseberry juice every night, before going to bed.

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  15. unknown11:16 AM

    Most people get dandruff as a result of eating too many carbs. Yes, there are some other reasons, but this it the number one cause. Eating lots of carbs & sugar causes the flaking scalp that we all have, to make the tiny flakes bond to each other creating large flakes that you can see. It is natural for the scalp to flake off, but by cutting out all the sugar & carbs, the dandruff will go away in a few days. Try that and if it doesn't work, you need to go a little deeper like thyroid insufficiency due to iodine deficiency, parasites, etc.

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  16. Anonymous9:21 AM

    don't over wash your hair or over style it.. your scalp and hair actually needs some natural oils to prevent dry hair and dandruff. try washing your hair every other day instead of every day and try to avoid styling it at least twice a week because harsh heat and hairspray or styling chemicals can dry your hair and scalp.

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  17. Hairs are very peculiar characteristics of mammalian groups in animal kingdom. It has a very important part to play in living beings. Humans also have hairs that serves important role in their lives.

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  18. Chetana2:46 PM

    Oatmeal is a great natural moisturiser for the hair. It not only makes your hair smooth and strong, but also helps to get rid of dandruff.

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