What is Dandruff?
Dandruff which is also known as Seborrheic Dermatitis, is a cause of small whites flasks on the scalp that can fall off to the shoulders and collar.
Due to itching, when you scratched your scalp it may weaken the hair follicles and lead to hair loss. Although sometimes itchy, dandruff is harmless and isn't contagious.
Dandruff is very irritating for everyone and can't rid off easily and it's very difficult to treat.
It is seen that men have more dandruff problem than women.
People can diagnose dandruff using a dandruff brush.
According to research, Dandruff can be happened because of over thinking and stress. Dandruff can be Genetic or can occur by environmental factors.
If you use small comb to remove dandruff from your hair as its harmless but will result in more hair fall because of your weaken hair strength.
Dandruff is not all about to your hair. Instead, it is related to your skin on the scalp.
Dandruff is usually quite light, although it may cause dry skin, oily skin and flakes. You can also experience white flakes that form a crusty coat on the scalp.
Types of Dandruff
You can classified them into two Major Types of Dandruff:
1) Oily Dandruff and 2) Dry Dandruff
Oily Dandruff: It tends to take bigger and plaque-like flakes. After proper hair wash, the scalp quickly becomes oily again no matter how many times you wash your hair.
Dry Dandruff: It is a problem for dry scalps. The flasks tends to be small and fine, and often accompanied by an itchy scalp.
accompanied by an itchy scalp.
Causes of Dandruff
Dandruff is caused by an overgrowth of dead skin cells on the scalp that clog the follicles and cause it to become itchy and dry.
There are several Causes of Dandruff But the common causes of dandruff includes:
- Oily scalp
- Humidity
- Stress
- Dry Scalp
- Over thinking
- Not taking proper hair care
Nutrition, Conditioning and Cleansing plays the major role in the cause of dandruff.
Lets talk about nutrition, Poor hygiene and imbalanced diet can make your scalp vulnerable to dandruff.
Unhealthy food also come into this, so better to avoid unhealthy food like fast food to lower the dandruff percentage.
Conditioning plays a vital role in controlling dandruff as well as treating hair problems like hair fall and weaken hair strength during summer. So you should, must use conditioning.
Stay away from cheap condition as it may harm your hair.
Now coming to cleansing, dead skin cells on the scalp can clog your hair follicles that can cause dandruff.
Just by gently massaging your scalp can help you to get rid of Dandruff.
Improper shampoo which refer to unhygienic can also be the cause of dandruff, if you skin your shampoo routine than you are doing a big mistake as you are inviting dandruff to your scalp. So better to shampoo at least 3 times in a week.
How to get Rid of Dandruff - Home Remedies You Should Try
Three effective home remedies which should definitely try by you are :
1. Baking Soda
Yes, Baking Soda will to remove dandruff.
First mix extracted lemon juice with baking soda, now stir it well and make a fine paste of it and apply this paste on all over your scalp.
Massage this paste on your scalp gently and let it dry for a few minute till your scalp feel itchy.
Now wash it off with water and then conditioner your hair.
Repeat the same process for 2-3 times on regular basis.
2. Coconut Oil
Take pure coconut oil in a bowl and place it in a pan of water.Massage the oil in circular motion to spread oil thoroughly onto the scalp.
Now, cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it for overnight.
Next day, wash your hair with shampoo and warm water.
Dry your hair with dryer thoroughly and apply this process for 3-4 times in a week which surly help you to remove dandruff.