Homemade dandruff cure
Dandruff mainly is a harmless disease of skin and scalp. This is characterized by formation of thin mica like scaling which leads to burning and itching sensation. This disease aggravates if the infected person scratches it. Papules are rough and there is no discharge. This condition is found more among young people. In this article we would look into causes of Dandruff and solutions.
Causes of Dandruff
Causes of Dandruff are not quite clear. However it is believed that it may be caused due to production of too much or too little sebaceous glands in the scalp.
In some cases, it may also cause due to fungal infection. Dandruff is caused when the skin on the scalp sheds its dead cells faster then in normal circumstances. The problem may become worse for the people with greasy skin.
Symptoms of Dandruff
Symptoms of Dandruff could be seen when white scales like substance are shed on the skin. Sometimes Dandruff could take a severe form such as seborrhea dramatis which is characterized by reddened, itchy or greasy scalp with formation of brownish scales in the hairs.
Homemade dandruff cure or Home remedy for dandruff
Homemade dandruff cure or Home remedy for dandruff includes:
- Use mild medicated shampoo to clean your hairs 2-3 times in a week
- Three parts of lemon juice mixed with one part of sandalwood oil could be applied on the affected part and is a very effective home remedy for dandruff.
- A mixture of Margosa oil and camphor could be applied on hairs and washed after some time.
- Blood purification medicines and itching preventions medicines could also be taken in dandruff.
- Indian Gooseberry (25 gms dried form) could be soaked in 1 ltr of water overnight. It should be boiled in the morning till half of water is evaporated. Add 25 gms of Yogurt to it and apply it on scalp. After an hour, it could be washed with water.
- Decoction of Bark of Margosa tree could be applied on scalp.
- Coconut oil with lemon juice is also an effective Home remedy for dandruff.