The most embarrassing thing that could happen to you when you are sitting among colleagues or friends is an itchy scalp. Suppose you are in a very important meeting and you feel that you urgently need to scratch your scalp. What is worse is that this will be accompanied white flakes on your shoulder. Dandruff becomes all the more prominent if you are wearing black clothes.
Dandruff is a medical problem in which the scalp itches because of a fungus, Malassezia, which feeds on sebum (the oily matter secreted on our scalp) and the dead skin cells which occur naturally as the new skin forms. Malassezia thrive in moist environments and so it becomes a problem during summers and monsoons due to excessive humidity and sweating. But the cold wind during winters make the scalp dry resulting in itching and flaking.
This microbe is a normal part of the scalp but it cause problems when it feeds on sebum, breaking it down into fatty acids that may cause irritation in the scalp of many people. This leads to dryness and itchiness on the scalp, resulting in the accumulation of the dead skin cells into visible flakes. Whether you will develop acute or mild dandruff depends on how sensitive you are to fatty acids.
If you are looking for solution to your problem of dandruff then look no further. The cure of many problems lies in our kitchen and to seek cure for dandruff we will turn to kitchen.
Vinegar is easily available in the market and is helpful in treating itchy and dry scalp. It also helps in killing dandruff-causing fungus and bacteria. The acidic content of vinegar is extremely beneficial in reducing flakes. Mix equal amount of white vinegar with water and apply it on the scalp for about half an hour before having a head bath.
Aloe vera has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It calms down an irritated scalp and provides relief from inflammation. Many people have aloe vera in their garden. Extract some aloe vera directly from the plant and apply it on the scalp and then washed off with a medicated anti-dandruff or mild shampoo.
Another homemade cure is Baking soda which has anti-fungal properties. It scrubs and exfoliates the scalp without irritating the scalp. Exfoliation makes sure that there are no flakes on the scalp that make dandruff even more visible. Baking soda also soothes the skin on the scalp and reduces redness and itching. It can be added directly to your shampoo.
Garlic is very important for the health. But do you know that it has medicinal value which is useful in curing dandruff? The strong smell of garlic clove may make it difficult to use on your scalp but it very beneficial. Garlic is immensely beneficial as it has anti-fungal properties. Crush one or two cloves of garlic and mix them with water. Use it on your scalp to see dramatic results
All of us are well aware of the role of neem extracts. Since childhood we are told how important neem is in curing various problems because of its antibacterial and antifungal qualities. Since dandruff can mostly be attributed to fungal colonization of scalp, it is only right to use neem to cure it. Be careful to use diluted version of neem (neem boiled in water) on your scalp as concentrated versions may irritate your skin further.
Use these cures and say good bye to dandruff
