What is Dandruff?
Dandruff is a very common problem that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. It is neither contagious nor life threating.
Causes:
Scientific studies have not found the exact causes of dandruff but can be related to following reasons.
- Diet
- Stress
- Too dry skin or too oily skin
- Personal hygiene
- Age: from adolescence through middle age
Symptoms:
- Skin flakes on scalp. It may be seen on other parts of body where hair grows.
- Itchy, red and/or scaly scalp.
Home Remedies:
- Practicing good personal hygiene.
- Stop scratching
- Mix one part of apple juice with 3 parts of water. Message your scalp gently with the mixture. Let it dry for 20 minutes. Wash with fresh water. Repeat every day for 2-3 weeks.
- If the dandruff is occurring in face, grind the Holy Basil (Tulasi) leaves to paste form and mix some lemon juice. Apply on face every night before bed.
- Mix camphor powder in coconut oil and massage scalp for 5-6 days.
- Mix lemon juice in coconut oil and massage for a week.
- Extract juice from lemon leaves and take bath with it.
- Add lemon juice to 2-3 liters of water and take bath with it for a week.
- Cut soap nut in small pieces and dip in water overnight. Next morning, shake the water to create foam. Take bath with the foamy water. Don’t use soap.
