A lot of advertisements are seen to dramatize the
repulsive appearance of small white flakes on dark hair and dark shirts. These
white flakes are commonly known as dandruff (Seborrhea). The word dandruff is a
combination of two words i.e., “DANDER” meaning scales and “HURF”
meaning crust. It appears on body parts with skin having more oil producing
glands like scalp, ear, face, chest and skin folds. Dandruff is neither
contagious nor harmful and do not cause permanent hair loss. Cold, dry, winters
usually trigger or worsen the dandruff. Itching may be due to accumulation of
dandruff, extremely dry scalp or associated lice-infestation. The following
simple measures help to better prevent the dandruff problem.
Care of Dandruff
1. Proper water and balanced diet
keeps skin healthy.
2. Moisturizing lotions just
smooth out the scales.
3. Hair sprays, styling gel and
mousses should be avoided as they aggravate dandruff.
4. Hair dyes and conditioners have
no role and can be safely used.
5. The shampoos containing tar,
salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulphide are better for prevention
and treatment of dandruff.
6. Rub shampoo on palm, apply on
wet hairs, massage with finger tips for five minutes and rinse out completely.
7. The eye should be washed with
baby shampoo.
8. The new
born babies having yellow crust on the scalp only need shampooing.Frequent
washing of hairs keeps scalp clean and dandruff free.
9. Use anti-lice shampoos
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