How to Treat Dandruff
Posted on February 7th, 2009 by Paul
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Dried skin on your scalp is itchy and once the flakes fall, looks unsightly. Dandruff is an age old problem suffered by millions of people around the world. It causes much discomfort and has a psychological effect on those who have severe cases. The condition may be far from lethal, but it should be addressed immediately. After all, beauty and comfort have much impact on today’s society.
Dandruff, or dead scalp tissue, is naturally withdrawn by the scalp when it is renewing skin cells. The shedding intensifies when a certain fungus resides on your scalp. It produces enzymes that irritate skin, causing the formation of clumps of dandruff. Your target is to eliminate fungi from your scalp to stop the abnormal production of dandruff. With tons of solutions available, removing the white stuff on your hair is not too complicated.
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Anti-dandruff shampoos are specially formulated to treat the scalp and eliminate dandruff-causing fungi. These products have potent formulations, so using them daily is inadvisable, especially if you have sensitive skin. They, containing different active ingredients, have varying ways of dealing with dandruff, some focus on killing fungi while others are centered on the collection of flakes. Try each of the leading brands and see which is the most effective in reducing flakes on your scalp. Here are the different shampoos that you can try:
Other popular brands have also released anti-dandruff shampoos. You can give them a shot, if the three leading brands don’t work for you. If your not up to experimenting with the different brands, consult your dermatologist. He or she will tell you which shampoo is the most effective in your case.
Tea Tree Oil and Olive Oil
Olive oil and tea tree oil are both effective natural solutions against dandruff. In fact, some dandruff shampoos include either of the two oils in their formulations. The oils moisturize the scalp, removing the traces of dandruff and preventing the formation of flakes in the process. To prepare an oil-based anti-dandruff solution, just follow this procedure.
How to Prepare:
- Mix either of the two oils with hot water.
- Add a little cold water until the solution has a temperature conducive for application.
- Shake the solution’s container then apply.
After applying the solution, cover your hair with a towel. Wait for about 30 minutes then apply anti-dandruff shampoo. After rinsing, not only will dandruff be eliminated, but its formation will also be limited, given the effects of the shampoo and the oil mixture.
Vinegar
Vinegar, with its high level of acidity, is potent enough to kill dandruff-causing fungi. The truth is, it may rival some of the leading anti-dandruff shampoos in terms of fungi-killing efficacy. However, vinegar may cause allergic reactions to people with sensitive skin, so have consult your dermatologist first, before using.
When using vinegar as an anti-dandruff solution, just apply a liberal amount on your scalp. Massage your scalp for a few minutes then rinse. Dandruff and its causes will be gone right after.
Rinse Off Those Annoying Flakes
As you can see, there are many ways to treat dandruff. You can either head to a health and beauty store or simply grab one from the cupboard. You’d then realize that those annoying flakes on your scalp are just a rinse away from removal.
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on August 30th, 2009 at 1:11 am
Some of the home remedies include washing your hair and scalp with mildly acidic products such as lemon juice, baking soda, tea leaves or apple cider vinegar. Other suggestions include rubbing down your scalp with table salt before showering to help loosen the skin cells. Sunlight is helpful in reducing dandruff but too much sun can also dry the scalp and made the symptoms worse.
on July 26th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
That was very informative and helpful.