Dandruff is medically referred to as seborrheic dermatitis and can be formed due to number of reasons. Dandruff can be dry or patchy and in extreme cases it causes severe itching. White scales are formed on the scalp which may settle down on face, eyebrows, clothes, shoulders, etc.
The actual cause of dandruff has not yet been identified. But some of the possible reasons can be change in climate, eating habits, candidiasis, zinc deficiency, certain medications, elevated stress level and many more reasons. Sometimes genetics can also be a reason of dandruff development.
With the help of some ingredients at your home you can treat dandruff problem. Given below are some examples of homemade dandruff solutions that can help you get rid of dandruff.
Prepare a mixture of six tablespoons of hot water and two tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar. Apply this mixture to the scalp and leave it overnight. Shampoo your hair the next morning.
Prepare a mixture of olive oil and lime juice, one tablespoon each. Apply this mixture and massage your scalp and leave it overnight. Shampoo your hair the next morning
Take two eggs and beat them, later add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet your hair and massage the scalp by applying this mixture for 10 minutes. Later rinse your hair with lukewarm water.
Apply and rub aloe vera gel to the scalp and leave it for half an hour. Later wash your hair with a shampoo that contains aloe vera.
Other than using the natural remedies for dandruff treatment, diet therapy can also help. High sugar intake is one of the key factors that trigger dandruff growth. Thus experts suggest that one should reduce the intake of sugar to reduce dandruff. One should also reduce the consumption of oily and greasy foods. Vitamin B supplements and foods high in zinc can also help in eliminating dandruff.