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Home Remedies For Dandruff Health Feed

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MD - Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine, M...read more

Dermatologist•Gurgaon
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You're said to suffer from the problem of dandruff when the skin renewal cycle of your scalp accelerates all of a sudden. This brings about the development of patches of dead skin on your scalp surface and the resultant dry, skin flakes called dandruff.

The causes of this very common problem can be:

Not shampooing your hair regularly can cause skin cells and oils to build up in the scalp leading to the outbreak of dandruff.
Having dry skin can also cause dandruff to develop...more
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D.D.V.L, F.A.C.S.I, M.B.B.S

Dermatologist•Delhi
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Dandruff is not only an embarrassing condition but also a major cause for hairfall and hair weakening. It is estimated to affect as many as one in five individuals in India. Even though this is such a common issue, there s still heaps of misleading conceptions about dandruff.

Myth1: All flakes in your hair is dandruff

Fact: Sometimes flakes are only a consequence of dry skin on your scalp. While the difference between dryness and dandruff might be unclear to the common indivi...more
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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The easiest dandruff home remedy: Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of Coconut oil and mix it with equal amounts of lemon juice.
Step 2:Massage your scalp gently with the mixture. Step 3: Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing if off with water and do not shampoo
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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The easiest dandruff home remedy: Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of
Coconut oil and mix it with equal amounts of lemon juice. Step 2: Massage your scalp gently with the mixture. Step 3: Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing if off with water and do not shampoo
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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The easiest dandruff home remedy: Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and mix it with equal amounts of lemon juice. Step 2: Massage your scalp gently with the mixture. Step 3: Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing if off with water and do not shampoo
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Homeopath•Chennai
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dear lybrate user avoid shampoos and perfumed hair oils,use shika powder instead and a constitutional treatment for cure
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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Coconut oil is the best oil and applying it and standing inthe sun is excellent for dandruff and do not shampoo or use soap only dry excess oil.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad
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Ringworm is a type of fungal infection occurring on the skin of a person. Ringworm does not involve the presence of any kind of actual worms whatsoever. It is so named because of the circular scaly infection on the skin, which almost appears as if a worm is present beneath the skin.

Why the fungi arise on the skin is unclear. However, these skin infections are highly contagious, so people coming in contact with those already having the disease could naturally develop the ringworm lesio...more
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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You have to apply pure coconut oil and get sunlight and do not shampoo or use soap. Only just rub with a towel if there is excess oil.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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Dandruff may be the result of a dry scalp, or a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeast like fungus called malassezia. Drugstore remedies might include shampoos with zinc pyrithione, which targets fungus and bacteria; ketoconazole, which also fights fungus; coal tar and selenium sulphide, which slow the growth and die-off of skin cells on your scalp; and salicylic acid. 1) Aspirin contains the same act...more
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