How to Get Rid of Dandruff??

Dandruff??   

Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which small pieces of dry skin flake off of the scalp. If you have dark hair or you’re wearing dark colors, you may notice the flakes in your hair or on your shoulders. Dandruff may also make your scalp itch.

Dandruff can be embarrassing and hard to treat, but help is available.

Two types of treatments are here:- 

1. Medical treatment 

 2 Home Remedy Treatment

Medical Treatment:-

The itching and flaking of dandruff can almost always be controlled. For mild dandruff, first, try daily cleansing with a gentle shampoo to reduce oil and skin cell buildup. If that doesn't help, try a medicated dandruff shampoo.

Most anti-dandruff or anti-fungal shampoos contain at least one of the following active ingredients:

Pyrithione zinc shampoos (DermaZinc, Head & Shoulders, Jason Dandruff Relief 2 in 1): This slows down the growth of yeast.

Tar-based shampoos (Neutrogena T/Gel): Coal tar slows how quickly skin cells on your scalp die and flake off. If you have light-colored hair, this type of shampoo may cause discoloration. It can also make the scalp more sensitive to sunlight.

Shampoos containing salicylic acid (Neutrogena T/Sal, Baker's P & S, others): These help the scalp get rid of skin cells. They do not slow down the reproduction of skin cells. Many "scalp scrubs" contain salicylic acids. Treatment can sometimes leave the scalp dry and make skin flaking worse.

Selenium sulfide shampoos (Head & Shoulders Intensive, Selsun Blue, others): It is effective at treating dandruff. Use these products as directed and rinse well after shampooing, as they can discolor the hair and scalp. This reduces the production of natural oils by glands in the scalp.

Ketoconazole shampoos (Nizoral A-D): This shampoo is intended to kill dandruff-causing fungi that live on your scalp. Shampoos containing this ingredient can be used at any age.

Tea-tree oil: Derived from the Australian Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), many shampoos now include this ingredient. It has long been used as an anti-fungal, an antibiotic, and an antiseptic. Some people are allergic to it.

The best strategy is to select a shampoo containing one of these ingredients and shampoo the hair every day until the dandruff is under control.

After this, they can be used less frequently.

Alternating dandruff shampoo with regular shampoo may help. A specific shampoo may stop being as effective after some time. At this point, it may be a good idea to switch to one with another ingredient.

Some shampoos should be left on the scalp for around 5 minutes, as rinsing too quickly will not give the ingredient time to work. Others should be rinsed at once. Users should follow the instructions on the container.

Lifestyle and Home Remedies:-

You can take steps to reduce your risk of developing dandruff or to control it:

Learn to manage stress: Stress affects your overall health, making you susceptible to a number of conditions and diseases. It can even help trigger dandruff or worsen existing symptoms.

Eat a healthy diet: A diet that provides enough zinc, B vitamins and certain types of fats may help prevent dandruff.

Shampoo often: If you tend to have an oily scalp, daily shampooing may help prevent dandruff. Gently massage your scalp to loosen flakes. Rinse thoroughly.

Get a little sun: Sunlight may be good for controlling dandruff. But because exposure to ultraviolet light damages your skin and increases your risk of skin cancer, don't sunbathe. Instead, just spend a little time outdoors. And be sure to wear sunscreen on your face and body.

Limit hair styling products:  Hair styling products can build up on your hair and scalp, making them oilier.

Causes  

Falling hair and dandruff in the head has become a common practice in the changing seasons, 80% of people in the new-age lifestyle see dandruff problem. 

Dandruff is quick, especially in winter due to the scalp dryness. People get so upset with dandruff that they hang around with scarves on their heads, dandruff falling from their heads at the party, etc. becomes a cause of embarrassment and this also causes hair to turn white quickly. 

Let us know what the causes of dandruff can be.

Use of hot water in winter : -

Dandruff is more effective in winter. Due to bathing in hot water in winter, the skin of the head becomes drier due to which the effect of dandruff in the head is more. Apart from this, due to the application of scarves and caps in the head, the head does not get enough air, which increases dandruff in the head.

More use of hard shampoo:-

Use of hard shampoo also causes dandruff problem. Changing shampoos daily and using chemical-rich shampoos affects the scalp skin, which causes dandruff. There are many types of shampoos available in the market, so people suffering from dandruff should believe in mild and herbal shampoos.

Oily hair:-

Usually, those with oily hair have to suffer from dandruff problem. Due to the presence of oil in the head, the skin of the head becomes sticky due to which dirt gets deposited in the hair and this dirt only invokes dandruff. This mess also causes hair to break. Not only this, due to not eating properly, the hair becomes oily due to which there is a problem of dandruff in the head. Eating too much fried roasted oil on the scalp also causes dandruff.

Thyroid problem:-

Those who have thyroid problems, those people are more prone to dandruff. In the thyroid, the skin of the scalp becomes dry and hair begins to break and fall. Dandruff quickly strikes the dry skin of the head. Most people with thyroid will see two to four with this problem.

Rainy season:-

The risk of dandruff increases in the rainy season also. Because during this time the moisture in the wet hair remains and during this time the viscosity increases as the rainy water go into the head. This stickiness increases the risk of dandruff and leads to dandruff. There is also a risk of germs due to rainwater going into the head, which increases the risk of not only dandruff and other diseases.

Prevention of Dandruff:  

The following steps can help prevent dandruff:

Try not to scratch your scalp when using shampoo. Gently massage your scalp without scratching as this will not damage your scalp or your hair.

Brush your hair daily and wash it at least three times a week. After washing your hair, rinse it thoroughly to get all the shampoo out. Using a shampoo that contains tea tree oil daily may help reduce dandruff. It contains an antifungal and antiseptic and can be bought in health shops.

Using hair products, such as hair gels and hair sprays, can build up oils and can irritate the scalp in some people. You may want to stop using a product for a while to see if your dandruff improves, or change products completely.

Avoid using chemicals on your scalp, such as those used in hair coloring products. The chemicals reduce the number of bacteria on the scalp that are needed to fight against yeasts.

Spending time outdoors can help reduce dandruff. However, ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun can damage your skin, as well as increasing your risk of developing skin cancer. Make sure you protect yourself from the sun by using a sunscreen with the appropriate skin protection factor (SPF) for your skin type.

Managing stress can reduce your risk of getting dandruff. Stress can have an adverse effect on your overall health and can increase your risk of becoming ill. Stress can also trigger dandruff or make existing dandruff worse. If you feel stressed or under pressure, your GP can recommend a variety of different ways to help treat your stress. See the Health A-Z topic on Stress for more detailed information.

Home remedies prevention:-

Mix lemon juice with coconut oil, apply this mixture on head and leave it at least half an hour. Then wash it with clean water.

Apply mustard oil to the head and leave it for ten minutes then wash it with clean water, It takes 3 days in a month to remove dandruff.

If you don't have a common cold or fever, then you can apply curd in your head on a daily basis so that you do not get dandruff.

Put a pinch of black pepper in coconut milk and apply it on your head, leave it for 30 minutes and wash it.