Dandruff

Dandruff refers to the presence of dry, flaky skin on the scalp and medically it is called as Seborrhoeic Dermatitis. This condition is marked by the presence of itchy and scaly rash on the scalp. It may extend to areas like beard, eyebrows, chest, back and other areas. The skin in the affected regions looks inflamed and red. The dandruff and Seborrhoeic Dermatitis are caused by the hypersensitivity to yeast known as Pityrosporum. It is present in small numbers in everybody however, in persons suffering from dandruff, it is found in large numbers.

The presence of dry and scaly skin is associated with absence of certain vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C, B2, B3, and biotin. It also comprises of minerals such as manganese, selenium, iodine, and zinc. It is recommended to have a good multi-nutrient supplement daily that contains many vitamins and minerals. You can also try primrose oil and fish oil supplements as they are rich in essential fatty acids that are important for healthy skin.

Natural Dandruff Treatments includes the remedies prepared from natural products.

Grapefruit seed extract – You can add few drops of grapefruit seed extract to your shampoo and apply it to your hair.

Tea tree oil – You can also take tea tree oil shampoo for gently massaging it on your scalp or you can add few drops of tea tree oil to your shampoo and wash your hairs with it.

Apple cider vinegar – You can pour the apple cider vinegar to your scalp and covered your head in towel. You can keep it for an hour and wash your hair thoroughly.

Selenium-based shampoo – You should try the Selenium based shampoo as it acts as an anti-fungal agent.

Vitamin E oil – You can apply Vitamin E oil to your scalp and wash your hairs in the morning. It helps in soothing and nourishing the scalp.