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Fighting dandruff
Dandruff consists of little flakes on the scalp and this condition is usually accompanied by an itchy and scratchy feeling. More often then not, it is the result of a disturbance in the body's metabolic process. Your scalp, like the rest of your skin is constantly renewing an shedding itself. Old cells die out and give way to new ones. When the natural balance in the metabolic process is upset, the new cells form faster than the old cells can be shed off. These then accumulate on the scalp in the form of flakes. Did you know that about 50% of adults are affected by dandruff at some time or the other in there lives?
After-effects of Dandruff:
Dandruff weakens the roots, and consequently hair starts falling off.
Dandruff sticks on to the skin of the scalp in cake form and blocks free flow of air to the roots.
As a result, hair becomes weak at the roots and loosen their hold.
The why's and how's of Dandruff:
Studies indicate that 50% of adults are affected by dandruff at some time orthe other in their lives. More often than not, it is the result of a disturbance in the body's metabolic process. . Your scalp, like the rest of your skin is constantly renewing a shedding itself. Old cells die out and give way to new ones. When the natural balance in the metabolic process is upset, the new cells form faster than the old cells can be shed off. These then accumulate on the scalp in the form of flakes. The metabolic process can be disturbed by
Drugs
The onset of puberty
Emotional stress and strain
Sudden changes in the climate or your diet
It is also believed that dandruff is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp.
Is it really Dandruff?
Before you start treating your hair for dandruff, make sure you really have dandruff. Sometimes a flaky scalp may be caused by too much sun, or excessive use of hair dryers. It can also be caused by the use of soaps on the hair, or harsh shampoos which do not wash out easily. Avoid home remedies as many do more harm than good.
Simplest way to prevent Dandruff is to have comb and brush clean and clear
Never use the brush and comb of the person suffering from dandruff as it is dangerous and contagious. Likewise, make sure that you wash your comb/bush after every shampoo if you have dandruff. Many medicines, medicated soaps and good brands of hair care products like range of Viola hair care products are available to counter dandruff, but the most effective is cleanliness of hair. Brush your hair thrice a day keeps them clean and use premium brand oil like Veola at least once a week. While washing your hair, take care the water does not trickle down your face. There are chances that you may get pimples.
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