Remedy for Dandruff

Please tell me which is a good remedy for dandruff?
(26 Apr 2006)

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Dandruff is a deterrent to healthy hair growth. Onset of dandruff can lead to hair loss, scaling of the scalp and white flakes on the hair. Dandruff may also appear as lumps or crusts on the scalp.

Itching and redness of scalp are other fallouts of this unfavorable hair condition. Various reasons contribute to dandruff ranging from dietary habits, emotional well being, personal hygiene, exposure to environment and use of hair products that tend to damage the hair composition.

Treating the hair with shampoos is another way of exposing already damaged hair to harsh synthetic ingredients though temporary relief is assured.

To affect a permanent cure it is important to understand the cause and work at eliminating such reasons to ensure a healthy hair condition. Maintaining a clean scalp is the only way to avoid accumulation of dead cells. Therefore, it is important to massage the scalp everyday with finger tips to aid blood circulation on the scalp, followed by a brushing routine to minimize and eliminate scaling on the scalp.

Simple home remedies can also benefit and nourish the hair. Fenugreek seed is one such remedy. Dissolve two table spoons of fenugreek seeds in water overnight and grind a fine paste which can be applied on the scalp, kept for an hour and followed by a gentle shampoo. Using the juice of a lemon as a last rinse can also prove beneficial in limiting the appearance of dandruff. Lemon juice helps add sheen to hair and makes hair less sticky thus preventing dandruff. Yoghurt or fresh curd can do amazing wonders for hair and in treating dandruff. Massaging fresh curd mixed with lemon juice onto the scalp for half an hour can benefit and nourish the hair. Rinsing hair with cider vinegar is also known to reduce the chances of dandruff. Applying rosemary oil is also known to nourish the hair and prevent the occurrence of dandruff. Applying a concoction of powdered green gram with curd is also beneficial in treating dandruff.

Dietary habits can lead to dandruff due to excess of refined and processed foods, meats, condiments and stimulants that fill the stomach without adding any nutritive value. Focus on eating right can help resolve dandruff. Dietary intake must include fresh fruits, vegetables, sprouted seeds, nuts, whole grain cereals such as brown rice and millet. Emphasis on raw foods as compared to cooked foods can prove amazing benefits to your skin and hair condition apart from aiding digestion

answered by G M on 13 Apr 2009, 6:22:09

Dissolve 2 aspirins in any anti-dandruff shampoo, lightly massage into scalp and wash your hair. This really works I have tried it myself

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answered by P P on 26 May 2006, 6:13:14

Remedy for Dandruff

Please tell me which is a good remedy for dandruff? (26 Apr 2006)

Please tell me which is a good remedy for dandruff?
(26 Apr 2006)