I have dandruff problem and the dandruffs are not like sand, its quite big like scales of skin. I have tried many ways to get rid off. Please help me.

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Hello Lybrate User,
Take homeopathic treatment for dandruff. Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which small pieces of dry skin flake off of the scalp. Dandruff may also make your scalp itch. Red and greasy patches of skin. dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis shampooing too often, psoriasis, eczema, yeast like fungus, not enough hair brushing, sensitive to hair and skin care products, not enough intake of zinc and B Vitamins, mental stress are the reasons behind dandruff. Follow these tips to get rid from dandruff - * Baking soda - wet your hair and then rub a handful of baking soda into scalp, skip the shampoo and go right to rinsing. It will reduces overactive fungi that can cause dandruff.
* Brush your hair from your scalp down with steady, firm strokes.
* Use dandruff shampoos that contains coal tar preparations, pyrithione zinc, salicylic acid, selenium sulfide any of these. If you want to take homeopathic treatment then consult me on lybrate privately. take care.

Shubhangi Kumbhar · Accepted Answer

Hello Lybrate User,
Take homeopathic treatment for dandruff. Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which small pieces of dry skin flake off of the scalp. Dandruff may also make your scalp itch. Red and greasy patches of skin. dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis shampooing too often, psoriasis, eczema, yeast like fungus, not enough hair brushing, sensitive to hair and skin care products, not enough intake of zinc and B Vitamins, mental stress are the reasons behind dandruff. Follow these tips to get rid from dandruff - * Baking soda - wet your hair and then rub a handful of baking soda into scalp, skip the shampoo and go right to rinsing. It will reduces overactive fungi that can cause dandruff.
* Brush your hair from your scalp down with steady, firm strokes.
* Use dandruff shampoos that contains coal tar preparations, pyrithione zinc, salicylic acid, selenium sulfide any of these. If you want to take homeopathic treatment then consult me on lybrate privately. take care.

Amar Singh · Answer

1. Use amla (gooseberry) juice on scalp and also to drink.
2. Mix curry leaves with coconut oil and heat up and let it cool. Massage scalp with this oil. 3. Apply hair packs like Egg with Yogurt, Banana.
4. Have a lot of green leafy vegetables and fruits rich in Vitamin C.
5. Protein is the most important element for maintaining hair health. Make sure your diet in protein rich sources like eggs, fish, chicken, soybean, sprouts, pulses and grains.
6. Zinc, iron & copper promote healthy hair. Some sources of this are ? eggs, whole grains, all types of seeds like flax seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, Dry fruits and nuts etc.