Dandruff related hair loss is a major problem these days. Everyone wants dense hair on their head but imagine the distress when they see loads of hair in their comb, rubber band or wash basin. Dandruff is a condition characterized by hair loss, itchy scalp and falling off of tiny white flakes from the scalp. These white flakes look like snow flakes and they fall off and often settle on your shoulders. Dandruff problem is medically termed as Seborrheic dermatitis. Dandruff is a stubborn problem for many and occurs on a recurrent basis.
Some of the causes of dandruff could be increased sebum production in the scalp, increase in other scalp secretions and a rise in the number of normal scalp yeasts. The possible dandruff triggers are chronic illness, heredity, stress, poor hygiene, scalp sweating, low immunity, hormonal imbalance, malnutrition, excessive use of hair care cosmetics, consumption of fatty and sugary food, infrequent shampooing, hot and humid or cold and dry weather etc. Dandruff problem is co-related with hair loss problem. When you have dandruff, your scalp turns dry and this is why hair loosens out from the roots.
Ways to prevent hair loss and dandruff:
1. Shampooing frequently can temper hair loss and dandruff issues.
2. You can use over the counter therapeutic shampoos to prevent dandruff and hair damage.
3. Expose scalp to some amount of sunlight daily. This is an effective dandruff and hair loss preventive measure.
4. Dandruff and hair damage can also be treated through oral steroids or oral anti-fungal pills.
5. Massage Hylix hair lotion in to scalp twice daily. This will lessen itching and hair damage.
6. Stay away from red meat, caffeinated and carbonated beverages, pickles and sweets
7. Relieve your stress through yoga and meditation. This prevents hair fall and dandruff.
You can try out the following home remedies:
1. Wash your scalp with a stream of hot water to get rid of hair damage and dandruff.
2. Blend lime juice and cosmetic vinegar and apply on scalp. Wash after 30 minutes with lukewarm water.
3. Heat little olive oil or sesame oil and apply on scalp. Wrap head with a warm moist towel and keep for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse hair with an anti-dandruff shampoo.
4. Mix pure apple juice and 3 times the quantity of warm water and rub the mixture on scalp. This prevents dandruff and hair loss.
5. Application of a blend of beet root juice and henna paste on scalp fades away dandruff and hair damage problem.
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