Natural and home remedies for dandruff and scalp problems.
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Dandruff – Causes And Remedies
Feb 17th
Tim Faber
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Dandruff can be a rather annoying malady of the hair and scalp (not to count embarrassing) and the condition is characterized by silvery scales that separate from the scalp and build-up in the hair. The symptoms of dandruff are aggravated when the hair is combed or brushed, as the flakes tend to fall off on clothes and may appear as lumps on the hair and scalp. Excess oil, dirt, grease or product build-up complicate symptoms and make the problem appear worse than it is. Dandruff may be accompanied by itchiness or redness. Determining the causes of dandruff can help people find appropriate remedies.
Any kind of health impairment is reflected on the health of one’s hair as well. Intake of wrong food products, constipation or any infectious disease can lead to dandruff. Toxic conditions due to intake of wrong food products are considered a major cause of dandruff. Also application of harsh chemical hair products or harsh shampoos can also lead to dandruff problems. Other causes include extreme climatic conditions, emotional stress, general exhaustion or use of damaging shampoos. Physiologically, scalp psoriasis, scalp acne, and poor hygiene or overactive sebaceous glands can lead to clogged pores, infection, bacteria and generally poor scalp health.
Dandruff treatment with Fenugreek seeds
Fenugreek seeds are considered to be a very effective “home remedy” in the treatment of dandruff. Soak 2 tablespoons of Fenugreek seeds in water and leave overnight. Grind this into a paste and apply all over the scalp and leave for half an hour. Wash off hair thoroughly using soap-nut (ritha) solution or shikakhai.
Anti-dandruff hair care products
There are a wide variety of anti-dandruff shampoos available in the market today which are also effective in the treatment and prevention of dandruff. It is important to go in for a reputable brand and ensure that the shampoo is not too harsh for your hair type. Deep cleaning dandruff shampoos with Zinc PCA combined with Fenugreek are found to be the best at cleansing the scalp and hair. Zinc PCA helps regulate the sebaceous gland – reducing oils that lead to bacteria, dirt and infection. Emu Oil active ingredients are anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial and help ward-off bacteria and fungus.
Using lime for the treatment of dandruff
A teaspoon of fresh lime juice in the last hair rinse combined with a light weight conditioner can also be effective to treat dandruff. Furthermore, this adds much needed luster to the hair as well.
Beet for dandruff
Boil both the top and root in water and massage this water into the scalp every night. White beet is even more effective to treat dandruff.
Brush hair daily and thoroughly
Brushing your hair on a daily basis improves blood circulation to the scalp and removes any kind of flakes. Massaging the scalp helps improve circulation and should be done after brushing. Massaging stimulates circulation and dislodges any flakes and promotes hair growth.
Scalp Acne – The Irritating Itch
Dec 15th
John Mike Dale asked:
When little red spots appeared just along her hairline, Janine Simmons, a 20-year-old flight stewardess with a US airline, thought it was just a rash and left it at that. A few days later, when her scalp began to itch pretty severely, she thought she had dandruff, but when she discovered little sores on her scalp, she could no longer ignore the matter and took her troubles to a dermatologist. It was only that she discovered that she had scalp acne, or scalp folliculitis.
Unknown territory
Because acne normally appears on the face, chest, and back, cases like Janine’s tend to be ignored until treatment becomes absolutely imperative. “The difficult thing about scalp acne,” says dermatologist Dr Andrew Waite, “is that the presence of hair makes the use of certain chemicals impossible.”
That’s from the doctor’s point of view. As far as the layman is concerned, scalp acne is probably far more common than most people realize. Scientifically speaking, scalp acne has most often been associated with high stress and anxiety, but it may also develop if the scalp becomes oilier than usual. The biggest problem, says 16-year-old Cathy Hillman, is that scalp acne is “itchy” which means you are constantly tampering with the pustules.
Once you do that, there is a risk that your scalp acne will develop into acne necrotica miliaris – which is every bit as horrible as it sounds. Typically, you will get large papules that form black crusts, with the potential to leave behind noticeable scars.
Treatment for scalp acne
As with other forms of acne, normal scalp acne responds well to salicylic acid. Especial care is required to make sure that the scalp is never too oily though the use of harsh shampoos and other hair care products may not be a good idea. Of course, for the more severe forms of scalp acne, you will need to see a dermatologist.
Unfortunately, unlike with other kinds of acne, you cannot use the miraculous benzoyl peroxide to treat scalp acne. This is because the peroxide part of benzoyl peroxide can change hair color and even affect your hairstyle. Even so, there are various ways to treat scalp acne. And one very good way, particularly for mild to moderate cases, is to wash the scalp with mild shampoo. For slightly stronger cases, you might want to try anti dandruff shampoos containing such anti-fungal chemicals as ketoconazole and ciclopirox.
Alternative treatments, depending on the severity of your condition, include topical antibiotics like clindamycin and erythromycin solutions, mild steroids in the form of lotions and creams, oral antihistamines and antibiotics (like tetracycline), and oral isotretinoin, the most famous brand name for which is Accutane.
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When little red spots appeared just along her hairline, Janine Simmons, a 20-year-old flight stewardess with a US airline, thought it was just a rash and left it at that. A few days later, when her scalp began to itch pretty severely, she thought she had dandruff, but when she discovered little sores on her scalp, she could no longer ignore the matter and took her troubles to a dermatologist. It was only that she discovered that she had scalp acne, or scalp folliculitis.
Unknown territory
Because acne normally appears on the face, chest, and back, cases like Janine’s tend to be ignored until treatment becomes absolutely imperative. “The difficult thing about scalp acne,” says dermatologist Dr Andrew Waite, “is that the presence of hair makes the use of certain chemicals impossible.”
That’s from the doctor’s point of view. As far as the layman is concerned, scalp acne is probably far more common than most people realize. Scientifically speaking, scalp acne has most often been associated with high stress and anxiety, but it may also develop if the scalp becomes oilier than usual. The biggest problem, says 16-year-old Cathy Hillman, is that scalp acne is “itchy” which means you are constantly tampering with the pustules.
Once you do that, there is a risk that your scalp acne will develop into acne necrotica miliaris – which is every bit as horrible as it sounds. Typically, you will get large papules that form black crusts, with the potential to leave behind noticeable scars.
Treatment for scalp acne
As with other forms of acne, normal scalp acne responds well to salicylic acid. Especial care is required to make sure that the scalp is never too oily though the use of harsh shampoos and other hair care products may not be a good idea. Of course, for the more severe forms of scalp acne, you will need to see a dermatologist.
Unfortunately, unlike with other kinds of acne, you cannot use the miraculous benzoyl peroxide to treat scalp acne. This is because the peroxide part of benzoyl peroxide can change hair color and even affect your hairstyle. Even so, there are various ways to treat scalp acne. And one very good way, particularly for mild to moderate cases, is to wash the scalp with mild shampoo. For slightly stronger cases, you might want to try anti dandruff shampoos containing such anti-fungal chemicals as ketoconazole and ciclopirox.
Alternative treatments, depending on the severity of your condition, include topical antibiotics like clindamycin and erythromycin solutions, mild steroids in the form of lotions and creams, oral antihistamines and antibiotics (like tetracycline), and oral isotretinoin, the most famous brand name for which is Accutane.
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