NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF
Dandruff refers to the flaking scalp, which falls like snow flakes and sometimes settles on one’s shoulders, face, eyebrows and clothes. In the case of excessive formation of scales on the scalp there is irritating condition that is associated with bacteria. Dandruff is generally believed to be infections that can spread by the use of common towels, combs, soaps and hairbrushes. There are two types of dandruff:
An itchy scalp characterizes dry dandruff and small white scales are usually attached to the scalp or are loosely scattered in the hair. The waxy dandruff occurs when the scaliness of the epidermis is mixed with sebum, which causes it to stick to the scalp in patches.
Causes of Dandruff
The various contributing factors in the cause of dandruff are:
Poor nutrition
Deficiency of zinc
Fungus (malassezia furfur)
Yeast infections
High use of alkaline soaps and shampoos
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