5 Home Remedies To get rid of Dandruff
The most embarrassing thing that could happen when
you’re dressed up for an interview or a formal dinner, is an all- consuming
need to scratch an itchy scalp and also know that a cascade of white flakes
would follow, onto a jet black blazer-laid bare for all to see. Dandruff is a
medical problem that has managed to unite over half the adult population across
the world beyond gender, race and age.
Dandruff is a scalp condition which is caused by a
fungus, malassezia which feeds on sebum and the dead skin cells which occur
naturally due to formation of new skin. Although this microbe is a normal part
of the scalp, this is when it turns problematic- the fungus feeds on sebum
breaking it down into fatty acids that may irritate the sensitive scalp of
many. This is also the reason for dryness and itchiness on the scalp leading to
the dead skin cells accumulating into visible flakes. The level of sensitivity
of people to these fatty acids determines whether they develop acute or mild
dandruff. If you’re looking for home remedies for dandruff we’re to help.
Malassezia thrive in moist environments and thus become
a nuisance during summers and monsoons due to excessive humidity and sweating.
However, the cold wind during winter robs the scalp of moisture and leads to
dryness that result in itching and flaking. Clearly, dandruff is on duty all
year round. Although there is no way to completely banish it from our lives
there are a lot of remedies that can be used ‘at home’ to keep it under check.
Here are some home remedies that will help you in
getting rid of dandruff::--
1.Do not oil hair and keep it for long:
Delhi based
Dermatologist said that “ its pure myth that oiling is good for hair and
dandruff”. In fact applying oil will lead to more dandruff as oil is a like
food for malassezia which leads to dandruff.
Applying oil to a dry itchy scalp may sound like heaven
but may only exacerbate your dandruff condition, especially when you let it sit
on your scalp for longer periods of time.
2.Vinegar:
Vinegar helps in treating itchy, dry skin and also
helps to kill dandruff causing fungus
and bacteria. The acidic content of vinegar is supremely beneficial to drastically
reduce flaking. My favorite home remedy is to apply an equal quantity mixture
of white vinegar with water on the scalp skin about half an hour before a head
wash.
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3.Baking Soda:
Baking soda, acts as a scrub and exfoliates the scalp
gently without irritating it and removing dead skin cells. Exfoliation is essential
to ensure there is no build up of flakes on the scalp that make dandruff even
more visible. Baking soda along with its exfoliation and anti-fungal
properties, also soothes the scalp and reduces redness and itching.
You can simply add some baking soda to your shampoo
while washing hair to derive its benefits.
4.Neem:
All of us are aware of the role that neem extract plays
in almost all skin medications because of its anti bacterial and antifungal
qualities. Since dandruff can mostly be attributed to fungal colonization of
scalp it is only right to turn this age-old remedy for skin ailments.
5.Tea tree oil:
All anti-acne and anti-fungal medications boast of tea
tree oil due to its exceptional power to fight fungal and bacterial infections.
Add a drop or two of tea tree oil to your shampoo and wash normally and notice
the results sitting in the comfort of your home!
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