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Health advice for dry scalp
extremely dry scalp
(27 Aug 2007)
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The skin on the top of the head is known as the scalp. The scalp is a specialized type of skin that has a thick collection of hair follicles. This is designed to allow the thick patch of hair to develop that is considered to be normal.
The scalp is actually a specialized kind of skin that is designed to suit the purpose.
Dry scalp is a condition affects many people across the world though one would sometimes not be sure of what is and what causes dry scalp. It is a condition where the skin between the hairs is dry. Dry skin tends to be flaky and cracked. An itchy dry scalp is also common because dry skin tends to be itchy and easily irritated. There are a number of causes that can be associated with a dry scalp. Dry scalp causes may be related to poor health and poor nourishment. Dry scalp causes may also be linked to the type of shampoo being used and the general hygiene patterns being followed by an individual. Finally, there are a number of medical conditions that may be classified as dry scalp causes. Because of the possibility that the individual is suffering from a medical condition exists, it is important that an individual suffering from itchy dry scalp visit a doctor for a consultation. If the condition turns out to be non medical, then the individual can use one of the many available dry scalp remedies.
The first thing one must check when undergoing dry scalp treatment is the state of the rest of the skin. If the skin across the entire body is dry and scaly, then it is likely that the individual is not consuming the right sort of diet to nourish the skin. Dehydration and extreme low humidity conditions may also cause the same problems. This should be looked at as an avenue for dry scalp treatment. The patient may suffer from generally poor health if the diet does not contain the right types of vitamins and minerals.
There are a number of things that an individual can do for dry scalp treatment at home. Firstly, one should avoid using shampoos with strong chemicals in them. Instead, shampoos with natural products are recommended. These tend to be less abrasive and are less likely to cause problems. The hair should also not be dried in extreme heat. Blow driers tend to dry out the hair and the scalp much more than needed. This leads to a situation where the scalp may become itchy and dry.
One of the best dry scalp remedies for children as also adults that could be employed is with olive oil. Olive oil is available everywhere these days and is known to be one of the healthier cooking oils around. The same oil can be used for the hair as well. Olive oil can be massaged deep into the scalp to improve the condition of the hair. As the scalp now gets nourished, it will feel less itchy and uncomfortable. Another dry scalp treatment at home involves the use of coconut oil. This is usually found in tropical areas but is becoming increasingly popular elsewhere as well. Coconut oil has an extremely good nourishing effect on the scalp and is one of the effective dry scalp remedies. Improved nourishment of the scalp will lead to it being less dry.
Finally, one should protect the scalp from excessive sun exposure as a way of avoiding dry scalp. Excessive solar exposure is one of the possible dry scalp causes. When spending long periods of time outdoors, one needs to wear a cap or a hat to ensure that the hair and scalp are protected from heat. Any exposure to dust or chlorinated water should be immediately followed by a shower. This will ensure that the scalp is cleaned, thus reducing the chances of it becoming dry due to clogged pores.
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answered by G M on 8 Apr 2011, 2:39:36
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Health advice for dry scalp - - Apply a mixture of almond oil, olive oil with coconut oil gently into the scalp. Massage it softly with gentle movements of the fingers for 10 minutes every alternate day for 2 months.
- Drink juice of 500 gms. bottle gourd every day early in the morning for 2 months.
- Take a homeopathic remedy called Arnica 30, 5 pills once daily for 7 days followed by another homeopathic remedy called Acid phos 30, 5 pills once daily for 15 days.
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answered by D M K on 23 Nov 2007, 8:02:09
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