What causes dandruff? How can it be treated using home remedies or medications?

in #health6 years ago


Dandruff involves itchy rash on the scalp that produces white flaky dry skin.
Dandruff can be caused by a number of things, including dry skin, sensitivity to hair products, dirt's on hair and skin conditions such as eczema.
The overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus can also cause dandruff.
Dandruff can be treated using alot of home remedies, which includes castor oil, olive oil, coconut oil, yoghurt, egg,baking soda, and apple cider vinegar.

Using castor oil, olive oil and coconut oil involves the same procedure.

Soak your hair with any of the above mentioned oil and leave for 30 minutes to 1 hour.Wash hair with Luke warm water and allow to air dry. Repeat the process for 2 to 3 times in a week for shiny, soft and fuller hair.

Using egg as a deep conditioner for hair helps to treat dandruff and makes the hair longer and fuller. Simply collect the egg white into a bowl and apply it to your hair scalp, massage for 5 mins and leave for an hour. Wash hair with cold water to avoid the egg being boil.

Yoghurt as a deep conditioner for hair helps to keep the hair healthy, gives you fuller and longer hair. Apply yoghurt to your head scalp and leave for 30 mins, was with cold water and allow to air dry.