What is Dandruff?

Dandruff can be a distressing problem for theose unfortunate enough to suffer from it. Characterised by a chronic scaly condition of the scalp, the ailment is more often than not accompanies by itching and redness of the scalp.

Mild symptoms may be a source of embarrassment cosmetically, but if the symptoms progress to a more severe nature, it could lead to inflammation and discomfort.

If you're troubled by dandruff, that snowy, dust-like stuff that falls from scalp to shoulders, you're not alone. Nearly everyone has dandruff to some degree. You can also use Anti- Dandruff Shampoo to help control dandruff.

But what exactly causes dandruff?

The common misconception is that dandruff is associated with inefficient hair care. But as anyone suffering from the ailment knows, nothing could be further from the truth. In actual fact, dandruff is believed to be caused primarily by a form of micro-organism called Malassezia furfur (P. orbiculare and P. ovale). These micro-organisms colonise and infect the scalp, resulting in the scaling symptoms.

Studies indicate that 50% of adults are affected by dandruff at some time or the other in their lives. More often than not, it is the result of a disturbance in the body's metabolic process. Your scalp, like the rest of your skin, is constantly renewing and shedding itself. Old cells die out and give way to new ones. And when the natural balance in the metabolic process is upset, the new cells form faster than the old cells can be shed off. These then accumulate on the scalp in the form of flakes. The metabolic process can be disturbed by . Drugs . The onset of puberty . Emotional stress and strain . Sudden changes in the climate or your diet. . It is also believed that dandruff is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp.

Conventional shampoo used to treat the problem of dandruff usually contain anti-fungal agents such as ketoconozole and zinc pyrithione.Get a shampoo with ketoconosole and zinc pyrithione. For beautiful dandruff - free hair, get a headstart and gain control over your dandruff problem.

Home Remedies for dandruff.

Egg pack for dandruff worries
Beat two eggs and add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet the hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and let the mixture on for ten minutes to fifteen minutes. Then rinse the hair with lukewarm water. This will keep both dandruff and hairfall problem away from you.

Tips to get rid of dandruff

• Add 3 drops of tea tree oil, a natural antiseptic, to a small amount of shampoo and then wash your hair.
• Avoid or decrease your intake of fried foods, dairy products, sugar, chocolate and nuts.
• Taking selenium, vitamin B complex, vitamin E and zinc supplements can also help. Do not exceed 100mg of zinc a day.
  

Aromatherapy for Dandruff

After shampooing, use a diluted solution of conditioner, orplain water, to which you've added one or two drops ofessential oil of rosemary and rose geranium. Rub into thescalp and leave for 8-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly andrepeat with every other shampoo.

Ask doctor if condition persists.