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Signs and Symptoms of Dandruff
Dandruff is the term used to describe the white flakes that occasionally shed from our scalp. As a result, they are sometimes visible in our hair as well as on our clothing (particularly on our shoulders), which can be a nuisance.In most instances, dandruff is not a serious condition and it does not mean you are going bald. However, in rare situations, severe dandruff can be a sign of Seborrheic Dermatitis. If you have persistent itchiness, scalp irritation, or red patches along the neckline then it is best to consult your doctor.
Causes of Dandruff
Dandruff occurs when the scalp sheds dead cells due to a dry scalp. Everyone, including people who are bald, have dandruff to some extent, but it can still be a cause of self-consciousness when in social gatherings. Fortunately, there are a number of simple home remedies to reduce the appearance of dandruff flakes.Dandruff can also be caused by excess usage of hair spray, mousse, or styling gel. Therefore it is best to use these hair products in moderation.
Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Dandruff Treatment
Olive Oil as a Home Remedy for Dandruff
An excellent way to treat dry scalp and reduce the appearance of dandruff flakes is to massage heated olive oil into the scalp as follows:
- Heat 1/4 cup of pure virgin olive oil in the microwave until it is warm to the touch (typically about 30 seconds).
- Massage the heated oil into the scalp.
- Leave the oil in your hair for 20 minutes.
- Vigorously brush your hair with a natural bristle hairbrush (to loosen the dandruff scales).
- Wash the oil out with a quality shampoo.
Herbal Remedy for Dandruff Using Thyme
A simple concoction made with thyme has been found to help reduce the appearance of dandruff flakes.
- Boil four heaping tablespoons of dried thyme into two cups of warm water for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture and allow the strained thyme liquid to cool to room temperature.
- Shampoo your hair, and then apply half of the thyme liquid onto your damp hair.
- Massage the liquid into your scalp.
- Do not rinse, but instead let the thyme liquid remain in your scalp.
- Store the remaining thyme liquid in the refrigerator for a future treatment.
Coconut Oil to Treat Dandruff
Coconut Oil has been used for years in South Asia as a natural conditioner to help prevent dandruff.
Simply massage the oil into the scalp and hair, and let it sit for 30-minutes before taking a shower.
Tea Tree Oil to Cure Dandruff
Shampoos which contain 5% tea tree oil have been found to be effective at treating dandruff.
Another option is to mix tea tree oil with your standard shampoo (1 drop of oil per 1 oz. of shampoo), or simply apply a few drops of oil directly onto your scalp immediately before
shampooing.
More Dandruff Home Remedies and Treatments
Reader Comments
Posted by Myra on Sep 01 2009 18:33:43
Tea tree oil works the best on me. I have a handful of shampoo or conditioner and I put a couple of drops of Tee tree oil. Makes my scalp tingle. You can feel it work. My doctor recomended many over the counter and prescription drugs but nothing like tea tree oil.
Posted by Claire on May 21 2009 19:37:03
I've had dandruff all my life until I started using goats milk soap for a shampoo and rinsing out with apple cider vinegar solution. The problem literally disappeared after two washes. Apple cider vinegar will not lighten hair (I wish it would...Lol!) as the acid concentration is very low. But what it does is restore the natural acid mantle on your skin and in doing so cures the peeling scalp which is dandruff. It's recommended to apply the apple cider vinegar neat onto your scalp the first time before washing and massage it around for about 5 mins, then wash your hair and rinse again.
Using a vinegar rinse is necessary if you are using any kind of natural soap to wash your hair (as opposed to shampoo) as soap will not rinse freely in water alone. I've discovered that it was the surfectants in shampoo which caused my dandruff and a natural soap does not do this. Another pleasant side effect is that I no longer need to use any conditioner as the goats milk soap does not strip the natural oils from my hair, just cleanses it. Wish I'd done this years ago.
I just have my vinegar solution premixed in a bottle in the shower ready to go, it's as easy as washing your hair with regular products.
Posted by simemj on May 11 2009 03:50:14
I've found there are many remedies out there for dandruff. Few work unfortunately! I prefer to use natural remedies where possible and have found the following site to be helpful. http://tinyurl.com/qk9c6n
Posted by stacia on Apr 04 2009 03:07:27
I had dandruff bad until I santized all of my combs and brushs with bleach and water. I put pure lime juice and aloe vera gel in my hair. I also combed my scalp to scrap up the dandruff as well before I washed my hair. I used it as a deep conditioning so it stayed in my hair for 30 minutes then I was it all.
Posted by Dandruff sufferer on Feb 26 2009 16:14:12
I have really long hair and have bed dandruff Sehebrohic dermatitis. I want to get rid of it using apple cider vinegar and water. Does anyone know if this will lighten my hair?
Posted by Jan on Feb 17 2009 16:29:04
I used to have bad dandruff when I was a teenager. I found that after shampooing if I thoroughly (but gently) combed my hair whilst in the shower, the dandruff was not there when my hair dried after. Don\\'t know if this was because my scalp was getting a good massage or because all the soap was definately getting rinsed out
Posted by Melanie on Jan 11 2009 18:37:52
at home i had really bad dandruff, but then when i went to live in a dorm, it got better. it didn't disappear, but it wasn't such a problem anymore, but when i visited home, it came back after my first shower. so i think having hard water can irritate the scalp. just something to consider.