Dandruff is a skin condition where scalp shows small flakes to appear on skin associated with itching. Also called as seborrheic dermatitis.
Individuals have dandruff issue only in particular seasons. Some have this frequently.
Usually seen on scalp but rarely can be seen on eyelashes and eyebrows with infection. In males beard and moustache can be affected.
Symptoms
- Skin Flakes
- Itching of scalp
Causes
- Dry skin is one of major cause for dandruff.
- Poor hygiene of scalp (brushing the hair, oiling the scalp and proper head bath) likely to cause dandruff.
- Yeast infections.
- Dry eczema, psoriasis of scalp and ringworm can also cause dandruff.
- Scented shampoos and some hair products irritates the skin and likely to cause dandruff.
Care and Management
Proper hygiene, brushing of hair, oiling the scalp frequently and adequate shampooing is necessary to avert.
Good nutritious diet is also important besides external care.
Homeopathic approach
Hair troubles are one of the common challenges in day to day life. One among them is dandruff. Homeopathic medicine has good remedies for dandruff, Phosphorus and Kali sulph work better in reducing dandruff. Itching is also reduced simultaneously. Natrum mur helps in reducing itching. And many homeopathic remedies helps to nourish hair and help in reducing hairfall thereby. Besides this Cochlearia mother tincture in external form helps in reducing dandruff.
We at Gouri Homeo Healthway provide good remedies for dandruff and thus also controls hairfall. This helps not only to stop hairfall but also roots of hair are strengthened and new hair growth is seen.
