Everyone loves their hair and dandruff is something that spoils your hair's health and even embarrasses you in public. Dandruff is a harmless but chronic condition that occurs due to dry or greasy scalp and in the hair. Dandruff can be caused by a number of things, including dry skin; sensitivity to hair products; and skin conditionsskin conditions. The overgrowth of yeast can also cause dandruff. It can be controlled with the proper treatment.
Reasons behind the dandruff include:
• Poor diet
• Excessive tension and stress
• Infected scalp
• Hormonal imbalances
• Dry weather
• Too much use of different hair cosmetics
Preventive measures:
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Shampoo hair twice a week for dry hair and do not use ordinary soap to wash hair.
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For more severe dandruff, you should use shampoos containing anti-yeast medications like selenium sulfide, ketoconazole, climbazole etc.
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After bath towel off the excess water and let the hair dry naturally, that is without blow drying.
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Never use your fingernails, this will scratch the scalp and cause more flaking.
• Do not wash your hair in hot water, use lukewarm water.
• Avoid hair spray, gel, and other cosmetic hair products.
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Eat well balanced food; do not consume alcohol, fried, spicy, fast food.
Balanced intake of Vitamin A, E and B complex is important for long and healthy hair.
• Get 7-8 hours good sleep.
• Exercise regularly.
source : beauty advise