Symptoms, Causes and Natural homemade Cure
Symptoms, Causes and Natural homemade Cure
Dandruff refers to the flaking scalp which falls like a snow flakes and
settles on one’s brows, shoulders and clothes, but assumes an unpleasant ,
irritating condition associated with bacteria, in the case of excessive
formation of scales on the scalp. These scales are formed from the horny layer
of the skin.
Symptoms
The scaliness increases whenever the hair is brushed or rubbed. It may also
appear as lumps or crusts on the scalp. Often there is itching as well, and the
scalp may become red from scratching.
Causes
The main causes of dandruff are : impairment of general health, toxic
condition of the system brought on mainly by wrong feeding, constipation and
lowered vitality due to infectious diseases. Other factors contributing to
dandruff are emotional tension, harsh shampoos, exposure to cold and general
exhaustion.
Treatment: Natural Homemade
Numerous medicated shampoos are available in the market for the treatment of
dandruff. Most of these, however, in the process of curing the disorder, cause
irreparable damage to the hair roots because of the synthetic ingredients
contained in them. The treatment of dandruff has to be constitutional, if a
permanent cure is desired.
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. Short or shoulder-length hair can be brushed right from the
roots to the ends in one stroke. In the case of long hair, two strokes would be
best to avoid stretching the hair.
The scalp should also be thoroughly massaged every day, using one’s finger
tips and working systematically over the head. This should be done just before
or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this stimulators the circulation,
dislodges dirt and dandruff and encourages hair growth. For a proper massage,
spread your fingers fanwise and slip them through the hair. With your thumb
pressed behind your ears, press down on your scalp with your fingertips. Now
rotate your fingers so that they move the scalp over the bony structure of the
head. You will feel your skin move and the scalp tingle. Move up an inch at a
time until you have covered the whole head. It is a very simple procedure, and
takes only a few minutes to perform.
Several home remedies have been found useful in the treatment of
dandruff.
The use of fenugreek (methi) seeds is one such remedy.
Two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds should be soaked overnight in water. The
softer seeds should be ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste
should be applied all over the scalp and left for half-an hour. The hair should
then be washed thoroughly with soap nut (ritha) solution or shikakai.
The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing
hair, is equally beneficial. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also
removes stickiness and prevents dandruff. Washing the hair twice a week with
green gram powder in curd is another useful prescription.
Dandruff can be removed by massaging one’s hair or 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 amla 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 to the hair with cotton wool in
between shampooing. Cider vinegar added to the final rinsing water after
shampooing also helps to disperse dandruff.
Diet plays an important role in the treatment of dandruff. To begin with, the
patient should resort to all-fruit diet for about five days. In this regimen,
there should be three meals a day, consisting of fresh, juicy fruits, such as
apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pineapple and peaches. Citrus fruits,
bananas, dried, strewed or tinned fruits should not be taken.
Only unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk.
During this period, a warm water enema should
be taken daily to cleanse the bowels and all other measures adopted to eradicate
constipation.
After the all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well- balanced
diet. Emphasis should be on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables ;
sprouted seeds, raw nuts and whole grain cereals, particularly millet and brown
rice.
Further short periods on the all-fruits diet for three days or so may be
necessary at a monthly interval, till the skin’s condition improves.
Strict attention to diet is essential for recovery. Starchy, protein, and
fatty foods should be restricted. Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee,
condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods - all these should be avoided,
as also soft drinks, candies, ice cream and products made with sugar and white
flour.
Exposure of the head to the rays of the sun is also a useful measure in the
treatment of dandruff. Simultaneously, an attempt should be made to keep the
body in good health. This also helps clear dandruff.
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