Dandruff is a scary condition most of us experience at some point in our life irrespective of age and gender. Those irritable white flakes of dandruff spread everywhere on your shoulders can make you feel embarrassed in your social gatherings. For all those who want to get rid of dandruff and tired of using those anti-dandruff shampoos and home remedies, here is the best solution i.e. homeopathy. Homeopathy has some great remedies for dandruff and offers you long-term relief.
What is Dandruff?
Dandruff also called as seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic scalp condition where the dead skin cells from the scalp start shedding in the form of white flakes. Dandruff is not only seen on the scalp but also affects other areas with rich oil glands like face, ears and upper trunk. Many people believe that dandruff mainly arises when you do not wash your hair properly, but it is not true. Dandruff doesn’t mean that you have dirty scalp or hair and is not even linked to hygiene.
As we know our skin cells ex-foliates frequently, in the same way, the skin cells present on our scalp also ex-foliates. If these cells ex-foliate rapidly, it leads to dandruff. Dandruff is also seen in children and it is referred as Cradle cap. Though dandruff is not serious and contagious, it can affect your self-esteem and lead to depression.
Causes of Dandruff
Several factors are linked to dandruff and it is difficult to pinpoint a particular cause. Here are few most common causes of dandruff
- Oily skin
- Yeast infection due to Malassezia
- Hormonal imbalance
- Scalp psoriasis
- Eczema
- Unhealthy diet
- Usage of chemical products
- Not combing hair regularly
- Hereditary
- Scalp infections
- Health illnesses (HIV, Parkinson’s disease and other chronic disorders)
- Age and extreme stress are also considered as the risk factors for dandruff.
Symptoms of Dandruff
Itching and flaking are two major symptoms seen in people with dandruff. Few others also experience a rash on their face due to these oily flakes especially on the T zone (the area between eyebrows and nose). Hair fall is also seen among people with dandruff and this is mainly because of constant itching and plucking of flakes out of hair.
Homeopathy for Dandruff?
Homeopathy works wonderfully for dandruff by treating the roots of the problem. It improves immunity and aims at overall improvement of an individual. Khushi Clinic offers customized and most suitable treatment for dandruff based on individuals symptoms, health history and severity. These natural remedies provide relief from symptoms and offer long lasting results.
