Natural Dandruff Treatment

Dandruff - dry, flaky skin on the scalp - is a common and annoying problem. The usual cause is a condition known as seborrhoeic dermatitis, which produces an itchy, scaly rash on the scalp. Sometimes other areas such as the eyebrows, beard, chest, back and even the groin are affected too, and the skin in these areas may look red and inflamed.

Both dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis are thought to be triggered by hypersensitivity to a yeast called pityrosporum. Everyone has small quantities of this yeast on their skin, but in people with scaly scalp problems, it may be present in large numbers.

Dry, scaly skin is sometimes linked with lack of certain vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins A, B2, B3, C, biotin and the minerals iodine, manganese, selenium and zinc. A good multi-nutrient supplement containing around 100 per cent of the recommended daily amount of as many vitamins and minerals as possible may be helpful, as may evening primrose oil and fish oil supplements. These contain essential fatty acids important for healthy skin.

You may also find it helpful to rub your scalp with a solution of seven drops of rosemary or tea tree essential oils diluted with 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil, before washing your hair. A shampoo containing the anti-fungal drug, ketoconazole, is available over the counter and highly effective.

Dandruff Treatment

Conventional treatment of dandruff in adults includes zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, sulfur and salicylic acid, or tar shampoo are used. For severe dandruff, hydrocortisone cream is used. In some patients ketoconazole cream is used.

Diet - Fried foods should be avoided. Reduce intake of fats, dairy products, sugars, chocolate, seafood, and peanuts. Increase green leafy vegetables and raw foods. Eat a whole foods diet.
Biotin – Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that helps to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. A typical dosage for dandruff is 3,000 mcg two times per day. Food sources of biotin include brewer's yeast, nutritional yeast, whole grains, nuts, egg yolks, sardines, liver, cauliflower, bananas, and mushrooms.
Vitamin B complex, especially vitamin B1 and B2.
Vitamin A.
Omega fatty acids, especially omega-6.
Zinc

Natural Dandruff Treatments

Grapefruit seed extract – A few drops of grapefruit seed extract can be added to shampoo.
Tea tree oil – Look for a tea tree oil shampoo or add a few drops of tea tree oil to shampoo.
Apple cider vinegar – Pour apple cider vinegar onto your hair and scalp and wrap your head in a towel. Remove after one hour and wash hair.
Selenium-based shampoo – Selenium acts as an anti-fungal agent.
Flaxseed oil or vitamin E oil – Apply these oils to the scalp nightly and wash off in the morning. They can soothe and nourish the scalp. Use an old sheet or towel to protect your pillow.

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by Shweta from delhi on 12/Sep/2009

I have dandruff problem since 5 years and doctor told that it is psoriasis. On his advice i was using shampoo and lotion, but that did not seems to work. My hairs are even falling stiply and it has became too thin. what should i do to remove psoriasis????

by sravanthi from hyderabad on 02/Sep/2009

i have dandruff alot and my age 23.f i taken my headbath it falls so much of hair and if keep an oit it losts so much hair can u give any suggestion and also itching and give me ant idea of shampoo and oil.thank u

by deepa from india on 10/Jul/2009

last three years i suffered from dandruff,still also not cure this problem for all treatment, please say solution to stop the hair fall and dandruff problem

by neziha from kerala on 06/Jul/2009

ihave had dandruff for past 4 years.when i put oil on my hair it has increased more than before.so i couldn't massage my hair with oil.now i am using almond oil.is almound oil is good for hair growth.help me to get rid of dandruff.

by jasmine from gujrat (rajkot) on 28/Jun/2009

i have dandruff problem since 8 years and now it has turned to scalp psoriasis. my hairs are even falling stiply and it has became too thin. what should i do to remove psoriasis????

by Astha from chandigarh on 24/Apr/2009

I have had dandruff for ages and none of the shampoos seem to work.I used lemon juice and meethi but it enhansed my problem.so before useing anything (like egg) i want to discuss this first

by Gaurav from bankok on 17/Apr/2009

i am facing a dandruff prolem past 1 year i am so worry what to do about this dandruff , pls let us now

by Anal Kapadia from Kolkata on 06/Apr/2009

I am suffering from massive hair loss due to dandruff since past 4 years. It causes itchy skin, oily hair and acne on chins. kindly suggest natural remedy.

by kavitha from chennai on 16/Mar/2009

i hava dandruff problems for past four years and these dandruff fall on my face and causes acne and pimples that spoils my face suggest some tips to get rid of this dandruff

by hasini from India on 15/Feb/2009

im having this dandruff problem only for the past 2 years.This causes
hairfall to a large extent.. please kindly suggest some natural remedies..

by Shekhar from Delhi on 30/Jan/2009

I have had dandruff for 3-4 years now. It has also resulted in my hair-loss. I have taken Allopathy treatment for the eradication of dandruff and hair-growth. But none seems to have a sound effect. I think dandruff is the main cause of my hair-fall [+ hereditary]. Suggest the best method. Age - 23 yrs, Male.

by sumeet from india on 26/Jan/2009

i have severe dandruff plz tell how to control it i am using ketcnazole and selenium sulphite shamnpoo by that my hairs is loosing very much very itchy scalpe

by swapnil jamkar from nagpur on 17/Dec/2008

sir i have problem of dandraff i make natural treatment but could not get good result so pls help me. the increase in dead sikn reduce in my hear loss vary fast. pls sir tell me what can i do......... thanks

by aastha (the greatest) from aligarh on 13/Dec/2008

thank you my hairs are now better

by darshan from dehradun , india on 02/Sep/2008

need proper natural antidandruff treatment

by peach on 29/Aug/2008

i have had dandruff for ages and none of the shampoos seem to work. however i read on another website that if you put vinegar on your scalp and leave on for 2 minutes each week before shampooing as usual then you can get rid of dandruff.

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