Dandruff
Dandruff is a white crust, spread on the scalp, a condition common among young people and adult males and females. It is annoying and embarrassing at the same time, men show them more clearly because of the shortness of their hair, we find the crust on their clothes, especially on their shoulders phenomenon, causing them more embarrassment and discomfort than women, because women’s hair is longer than men.
The dandruff is a non-contagious condition, and may sometimes be serious. As the dandruff begins to appear in the youth, and ends in middle age.
Causes of dandruff
- Dry scalp, especially in the winter; when the scalp is exposed to the cold atmosphere after the warm atmosphere of the house.
- Eczema, which occurs because of the sensitivity of the scalp of some types of shampoos.
- Injury to the skin.
- Malnutrition .
Symptoms of dandruff
- The white crust appears between the hair follicles.
- Itching.
- The hair is soaked by this crust.
Treatment of dandruff
Hair care and daily cleaning, washing with water and shampoo helps to reduce the accumulation of skin cells on the head, and oils on the scalp. There are certain types of shampoos that contribute to the elimination of the dandruff completely, namely (zinc pyrethione shampoo, tar-based shampoo, tea tree oil shampoo, antifungal shampoo, and finally selenium sulfide shampoo).
Dandruff treatment of home recipes
- Thyme: By crushing the thyme and put it in cold water and soak for 24 hours. It is used to massage the scalp.
- Quiche: Crush and put in a glass of cold water, and put for 24 hours, and after the liquidation is placed on the scalp for about half an hour.
- Radish: Juicer is used with castor oil to massage the scalp.
- Parsley seeds: After crushed, put in cold water for 12 hours, then massage the scalp.
For prevention of dandruff
- Take care of the hair, wash it daily and wash it with water and soap regularly.
- Avoid using chemicals frequently.
- Massage the scalp; to improve the circulation of blood circulation, hair nourishment.
- Exercise; to improve blood circulation as well.