Thursday, June 9, 2011

Tips to prevent dandruff


Dandruff is a common scalp disorder, which is caused due to extreme exposure of heat or cold.  Dandruff affects almost everyone and it causes a displeasing itching. Dandruff is basically the dead cells on your scalp that sheds and affects your self esteem. However, there are many reasons that can cause dandruff, but seasonal change and stress triggers it the most. Here are few tips that can help you prevent dandruff.
  1. Oily scalp promotes more dandruff, so you must avoid eating greasy and spicy food as it might increase the formation of scalp hair oil. You must also avoid consumption of alcohol and caffeine to prevent dandruff.
  2. Do not pour shampoo directly on your scalp. You should take a little shampoo on your palm and after mixing a little water, apply it to your hair. You must try to shampoo your hair everyday or at least twice a week, to protect your hair from dandruff.
  3. Always wash your hair with Luke warm water. Very hot water will stimulate the production of more hair oil whereas cold water shrinks the pores and the hair remains dirty. Luke warm water will cleanse your hair and prevent dandruff.
  4. You should avoid using hair spray or any kind of product containing chemicals, as they hurt your hair and can aggravate dandruff.
  5. Exercise regularly and eat balanced and healthy food to prevent dandruff.  You can also gently massage your scalp with oil. Gentle message not only increases blood circulation but it also reduces the formation of dead cells.  Tea tree oil and coconut oil are considered as the most effective remedy for dandruff treatment. You can apply it overnight and shampoo your hair in the morning with a light anti dandruff shampoo.
  6. Lemon juice is considered very effective for preventing dandruff. After washing your hair with shampoo, use lemon juice for the final rinse. By doing this, the juice remains on your scalp and prevents dandruff.
You can also talk to your doctor and know about different anti dandruff shampoo available, and get one prescribed. Your doctor can also suggest some zinc rich food that can help you avoid dandruff.

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