Natural and home remedies for dandruff and scalp problems.
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Good Dandruff Shampoo
Jan 29th
Hamza Khalid asked:
Dandruff is basically, when newer skin cells push your old skin cells on your head to the surface. So no matter what your age is every body has dandruff as every body shed their skin every couple of weeks. But there is a problem also, there is fungus is present on our head, so they act as a catalyst and speed up the process of shedding of the skin which results in more dandruff. To treat the problem of dandruff you should use the best dandruff shampoo there is. But be care full that most of the shampoos available in the market cause more damage to the hair instead of fixing the dandruff problem.
About hundred’s of shampoos are present in the market today. Different commercials on televisions advertise more and new types of shampoos every day. The main purpose of using a dandruff shampoo is to kill the fungus which is present on our heads. Some shampoos in the market do not removes the fungus but only reduce the quantity of the flakes. When buying a dandruff shampoo be sure that two compound are always present in the shampoo. One is zinc and the other Ketoconazole. Well now you must be wondering why these two elements only. The reason for this is that recent studies have shown that these elements remove the fungus from the hair at quite a fast rate as compared to other elements.
If you want to get best results from your shampoo no matter which company has manufactured it be sure to let it be in your hair for about 20 minutes or so and then wash away the hair. To make your hair healthy never to use the same shampoo again and again. Always try new ones.
Most of the cases can easily be treated by using scalp oils. Many of the dermatologists have found through different experiments that most of the itching is caused by the shampoo. So instead of using shampoos which damage your hair instead of making them healthy, you should you natural based dandruff shampoos. These shampoos definitely reduce the itching, flakes and the fungus. Natural dandruff shampoos avoid root irritation while cleaning the dirt from you hair.
According to a research it has been found that most of the hair fall problem is caused by these different shampoos that we use every day. So instead of using these shampoos use natural dandruff shampoos. It has been found out that shampoos containing zinc PAC causes damage to hair to some extent. The shampoo containing this element will definitely reduce your hair oil productivity, bacteria and fungus. But zinc PAC has some benefits as well. It helps irrigate clogged pores and is gentle on the scalp. Different alternatives of zinc have now been introduced to reduce the bad effect on the hair.
Natural dandruff shampoo is often used by those which have scalp prone to irritation. Inflammation is also caused by using artificial ingredients which can lead to an increase quantity of flakes.
Dandruff – A Global Problem
Aug 16th
Richard Ealom asked:
Introduction
Dandruff is a global phenomenon and many people find that it can cause social or self-esteem problems. It is not an organism like lice; it is just dead skin that accumulates in the scalp and can cause either an overly dry scalp with itchy white flakes that may be waxy or greasy or can manifest as an oily greasy scalp with scales. Scales usually occur as small, round, white-to-gray patches on top of the head. The condition is often known as “dry scalp”, but people with oily scalps tend to suffer the most. This problem can happen at any age but is most commonly found in people between the ages of 12 and 80. Dandruff is not contagious and is normally not a serious problem. It is believed to be related to a fungus known as malassezia (formerly termed pityrosporum) that lives on the scalp of most people.
Hair
Dandruff is unlikely to be the cause of hair loss. Rarely, it can be a manifestation of an allergic reaction to chemicals in hair gels/sprays, hair oils, or sometimes even dandruff medications like ketoconazole. Hair sprays, styling gels, mousses and hair waxes can all build up on your hair and scalp, making them oilier. Thorough cleansing of the scalp and the hair will keep flakes out of sight for up to three days.
Shampoos
Most cases can be easily treated with specialized shampoos. One of the best known treatments for years was Head & Shoulders. Most other anti-dandruff shampoos work by normalizing the pH of the scalp. The new shampoos have changed quite a bit and have become a lot more sophisticated. But shampoos aren’t all alike, and you may need to experiment until you find one that works best for you.
Shampoos are classified according to their active ingredient: Zinc pyrithione shampoos (Suave Shampoo, Head & Shoulders). Anti-fungal/anti-dandruff shampoos containing ketoconazole have been shown to be more effective than zinc pyrithione. The newest addition, ketoconazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent that may work when other shampoos fail. But if you’re still scratching your head after several weeks of experimenting with over-the-counter (OTC) shampoos or if your scalp becomes red or inflamed, see your doctor or dermatologist.
Conclusion
Dandruff usually begins at puberty – about the same time as acne and can manifest as either very dry and flaky scalp or very oily scalp with flakes. It is a chronic condition that can almost always be controlled, but it may take a little patience and persistence. Dandruff can affect many different people in every age group, cannot be cured, but it can be controlled.