Friday 15 May 2009

Dealing with Dandruff - Causes and Treatment

Dandruffs are annoying and can be embarrassing, they result in itchy or flaky scalp. Millions of people across the globe are affected by dandruffs, itchy and/or flaky scalp. Although no one really knows for sure what causes the flakes and itches of dandruff researchers suggest they may be an inflammatory reaction triggered by too much of a microscopic yeast-like organism usually found in small amounts on healthy scalps.
By definition, common dandruff is an overproduction and build-up of dead skin cells. Skin cell are found all over our body and scalp. As our skin renews itself, the top layer of old cells dies and comes off. Skin cells renewal usually happens every two to three weeks. But for some, this process is. quicker. The scalp increases its production of cells, causing the dead ones to pack together and build up on the scalp resulting in an itchy and irritated scalp. The dead skin slough off as white-ish or gray-ish flakes on our collars and shoulders.Avoid wearing dark colour shirts/jumpers if you suffer from the condition.
One of the causes of dandruffs can be food allergies; allergies to hair care products; a combination of cold weather, low humidity and dry indoor heat; and stress. However dandruff cannot be associated with dry skin. Dandruffs could be due to overproduction of sebum in the scalp's oil glands and people with oilier scalp are more likely to have this disorder.
Dandruff sTreatment and Preventions:
1. The first step in treating dandruffs is shampooing with an anti-dandruff shampoo These shampoos wash away flakes before they can build up, helps soothe itchy scalp and treats the condition.
2. Mix 8 tbsp. peanut oil with the juice of half a lemon. Rub the mixture into your hair, leave on for 10 minutes and then wash as usual.
3. Eat a well balanced diet and make at least 50 percent of your diet raw food.
4. Avoid or decrease your intake of fried foods, dairy products, sugar, chocolate and nuts.

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