2006-09-24 01:54:24 · 13 answers · asked by sandhya p 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
manual labor
2006-09-24 01:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by cG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dandruff is caused by a fungus that naturally grows on the scalp (which every human has) around 1 in 5 people are allergic to this fungus which is what causes the itching/flaking. The only way to get relief from dandruff is to minimise the amount of fungus growing on your scalp and the only way to do that is to try to kill it off....with anti dandruff shampoo that contains tar.
2006-09-24 09:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by psycgirl25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dandruff (Scaliness of the scalp)
The term dandruff generally refers to the condition of the skin where in shiny, silvery scales separate from the scalp and collect amidst the hair. The condition can become troublesome when the skin gets infected.
Symptoms:
When the hair is combed or brushed, or when the scalp is scratched, the scales from the scalp fall like snowflakes and settle on the eyebrows, shoulders and clothes. These scales sometimes appear as lumps or crusts on the scalp. Often there is itching as well and the scalp may become red from scratching.
Root causes:
The main causes of dandruff are impairment of general health, development of a toxic condition mainly due to taking of wrong foods, constipation, and a low vitality due to infectious diseases. Other factors contributing to this disorder are emotional tension, harsh shampoos, and exposure to cold, and general exhaustion.
Healing Options
Home Remedies Fenugreek seeds
Lime
Green Gram Powder
Snake gourd
Other Remedies Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with yogurt which has been kept in the open for three days or with a few drops of lime juice mixed with alma juice every night before going to bed. Another measure, which helps to counteract dandruff, is to dilute cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this on the hair with cotton wool in between shampooing. Cider vinegar added to the final rinsing water after shampooing also helps to disperse dandruff.
Diet People should avoid: spicy and greasy food because it helps dandruff to increase and spread. People should add more vegetables and fruits on the diet. It is very essential to take fresh foods avoid taking tinned and canned foods add more green vegetables and fruits.
Strong tea and coffee, processed foods should be avoided for the dandruff.
Lifestyle The foremost consideration in the treatment of this disorder is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to minimise the accumulation of dead cells. The hair should be brushed daily to improve the circulation and remove any flakiness. The most effective way to brush the hair is to bend forward from the waist with the head down towards the ground and brush from the nape of the neck towards the top of the head. The scalp should also be thoroughly massaged everyday, using one-finger tips and working systematically over the head. This should be done just before or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this stimulates the circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff and encourages hair growth. Exposure of the head to the rays of the sun is also a useful measure in the treatment of dandruff. Use any herbal shampoo for clean the hair. Also a herbal hair pack can be prepared and used by mixing henna powder, curd, ritha power together and apply on the head keep it for ½ an hour and wash with water, after this you wash your head with a herbal lime based shampoo for dandruff. Lime is good for dandruff as well as conditioner
2006-09-24 09:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by Vin N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with another poster, try to skip a day inbetween shampooing, also look for Tea Tree oil and add a few drops to your normal shampoo, you can normally find the oil at holistic and health food stores.
2006-09-24 08:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by Kmcquestion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While some hair fall daily is natural, stress, hairstyle products and lack of nutrition can cause excessive hair fall as listed at http://tinyurl.com/kshvn . By changing your lifestyle and using herbal remedies, you can reduce hair loss and dandruff. More details available at http://tinyurl.com/py7z4 .
2006-09-26 08:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be washing your hair too often, try waiting an extra day between washes and use some cider vinegar in the rinse water to make your scalp slightly acidic
2006-09-24 08:56:52 · answer #6 · answered by welsh_witch_sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just use dandruff shampoo
2006-09-24 09:01:50 · answer #7 · answered by Lauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:Dandruff//Hair care /hot oil massages/henna application
http://geebal.blogspot.com
Read...Free Beauty tips on....natural and homemade methods to:
Skincare/Acne cure/Blemishes/Whiteheads/Blackheads/
Wrinkles/Freckles/Steaming/
Haircare/Dandruff/Hairloss/Hairremoval/
Henna on hair/Splitends/Oilyhair/Dryhair
Nailcare/Manicure/Pedicure
Eye care/Darkcircles/Puffiness/eyebags
http://geebal.blogspot.com
Free beauty tips on hair highlighting/ Weight loss /Makeup/Hairstyles & photo gallery/ etc...
http://geebal.blogspot.com
2006-09-24 11:08:55 · answer #8 · answered by Balu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brushing your hair with a lice comb. oor picking all the dandruff out with you fingers.
2006-09-24 10:55:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash you hair in lysol. It really helps.
2006-09-24 08:57:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋