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Asked for female, 34 years old from Chennai
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Hi.dandruff is basically the superficial (outermost) layer of skin which sheds quickly rather than a period of 30 - 40 days.
Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. Your daughter can use adult shampoo little diluted with water. Ask her to wash her hair daily. If it doesnât work then apply medicated shampoo containing zinc, selenium sulphide and salicylic acid.
You can apply tea tree oil which has anti fungal properties, add it to your shampoo. It will soothe the scalp...more
Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. Your daughter can use adult shampoo little diluted with water. Ask her to wash her hair daily. If it doesnât work then apply medicated shampoo containing zinc, selenium sulphide and salicylic acid.
You can apply tea tree oil which has anti fungal properties, add it to your shampoo. It will soothe the scalp...more
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
When dandruff is persistent, it is usually a sign of yeast-overgrowth elsewhere in the body, particularly the gastrointestinal tract. Your belief that the root of your problem is in your digestive tract and diet is certainly correct.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
When dandruff is persistent, it is usually a sign of yeast-overgrowth elsewhere in the body, particularly the gastrointestinal tract. Your belief that the root of your problem is in your digestive tract and diet is certainly correct.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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Regularly wash your hair with mild shampoo. 1. Vitamin for hair loss.(a, b and c)
2. Enrich diet with protein. 3. Do warm coconut oil massage. Take coconut oil and heat it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. Massage your scalp with this hot oil for a few minutes.
4. Avoid brushing wet hair. 5. Keep yourself hydrated. 6. Put on a shower cap for an hour then shampoo your hair. It helps to stop hair loss and promote hair growth.
7. Avoid hairstyles that pull on the hairline. 8. Ditc...more
2. Enrich diet with protein. 3. Do warm coconut oil massage. Take coconut oil and heat it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. Massage your scalp with this hot oil for a few minutes.
4. Avoid brushing wet hair. 5. Keep yourself hydrated. 6. Put on a shower cap for an hour then shampoo your hair. It helps to stop hair loss and promote hair growth.
7. Avoid hairstyles that pull on the hairline. 8. Ditc...more
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