Dandruff is not just a nuisance; it is actually a disease which should be treated with all seriousness. Usually, if you don't have dandruff, it will take at least twenty one days for new cells to merge and shed the old cells. However, if you suffer from dandruff, new cells build up very quickly. It will take less than ten days for the new cells to emerge and shed the dead cells. In other words new cells form even before the old cells are shed. When the old cells do shed, they look like tiny white flakes all over your scalp. In this article I will tell you about four ways to alleviate and cure dandruff easily.
1. Use shampoos: There are several ways to cure dandruff. One of them is to use anti-dandruff shampoos. However, not all anti-dandruff shampoos will help. Make sure your shampoo contains all these ingredients: coal tar, salicylic acid, pyrithione zinc, and sulfur or selenium sulfide. Each of these ingredients is vital for curing dandruff. More often than not you will encounter anti-dandruff shampoos which have more than one ingredient. The only way to know which anti-dandruff shampoos are best for you is by trial-and-error.
Here is a good way to use anti-dandruff shampoos. First wash your scalp thoroughly, then apply shampoo on the scalp, then let the shampoo remain on your scalp for about five minutes. Then rinse your scalp thoroughly.
2. Another way to cure dandruff is by using yogurt. Before using yogurt, you should rinse your hair thoroughly and then apply yogurt on your scalp and let it sit there for at least ten to fifteen minutes. Then wash the scalp using as little shampoo as needed. You can use an infusion of thyme, nettle or sage with 2 tablespoons of vinegar as a final rinse.
Dandruff is a very common problem all over the world. This condition is characterized by a flaking, itchy scalp. The human body sheds old dead skin all over the body to make room for newer skin. Dandruff is the dead skin cells of the scalp that fall and stay in the hair. This can be a very irritating condition and it certainly does not look very appealing. Dandruff is a dermatological condition that can not be permanently cured but there are ways to treat it and make the condition better. Dandruff can be caused due to many factors; some of these factors are a dry scalp, a sensitive scalp, or dermatological skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Additionally chemicals in shampoos, bleaching agents and chemicals in hair colors and other hair products can also cause you to have dandruff in your hair. Fortunately there are ways to control the extent of the dandruff in your hair, and proper treatment can cure the condition albeit for a short time, proper care can help you keep the dandruff away.
Here are some ways to cure dandruff. Most important is that you keep you scalp and hair clean, dirt and grease on the scalp
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