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Dandruff
(Scaliness of the scalp)
The
term dandruff generally refers to the condition of the skin
where in shiny, silvery scales separate from the scalp and
collect amidst the hair. The condition can become
troublesome when the skin gets infected.
Symptoms:
When the hair is combed or brushed, or when the scalp is
scratched, the scales from the scalp fall like snowflakes
and settle on the eyebrows, shoulders and clothes. These
scales sometimes appear as lumps or crusts on the scalp.
Often there is itching as well and the scalp may become red
from scratching.
Root
causes:
The main causes of dandruff are impairment of general
health, development of a toxic condition mainly due to
taking of wrong foods, constipation, and a low vitality due
to infectious diseases. Other factors contributing to this
disorder are emotional tension, harsh shampoos, and exposure
to cold, and general exhaustion.
Healing
Options
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Remedies |
- Fenugreek seeds
- Lime
- Green Gram Powder
- Snake gourd
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Remedies |
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Dandruff
can be removed by massaging the hair for half an
hour with curd which has been kept in the open
for three days or with a few drops of lime juice
mixed with alma juice every night before going
to bed. Another measure, which helps to
counteract dandruff, is to dilute cider vinegar
with an equal quantity of water and dab this on
the hair with cotton wool in between shampooing.
Cider vinegar added to the final rinsing water
after shampooing also helps to disperse
dandruff.
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Ayurvedic
Suppliments |
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Intl. |
| Amlaki
Rasayan |
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| Guducgyadi
Taila
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| Diet |
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People
should avoid spicy and greasy food because it
helps dandruff to increase and spread. People
should add more vegetables and fruits on the
diet. It is very essential to take fresh foods
avoid taking tinned and canned foods add more
green vegetables and fruits.
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Strong
tea and coffee, processed foods should be
avoided for the dandruff.
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| Lifestyle |
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The foremost
consideration in the treatment of this disorder
is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to
minimise the accumulation of dead cells. The
hair should be brushed daily to improve the
circulation and remove any flakiness. The most
effective way to brush the hair is to bend
forward from the waist with the head down
towards the ground and brush from the nape of
the neck towards the top of the head. The scalp
should also be thoroughly massaged everyday,
using one-finger tips and working systematically
over the head. This should be done just before
or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this
stimulates the circulation, dislodges dirt and
dandruff and encourages hair growth. Exposure of
the head to the rays of the sun is also a useful
measure in the treatment of dandruff. Use any
herbal shampoo for clean the hair. Also a herbal
hair pack can be prepared and used by mixing
henna powder, curd, ritha power together and
apply on the head keep it for ½ an hour and
wash with water, after this you wash your head
with a herbal lime based shampoo for dandruff.
Lime is good for dandruff as well as
conditioner.
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