Ayurvedic Dandruff Treatment, Tips & Diet

What is Dandruff /Pityriasis Capitis/ Seborrhea?

Dandruff is an extremely common scalp and hair disease influencing the greater part of individuals of men and additionally women. It really is neither a contagious and nor a life intimidating condition, in which white flakes look too much on the shoulder, eyebrows during combing that triggers dry skin, hair loss, itchiness, baldness, shedding of white scales etc. The outcomes of dandruff is generally well but it is just a remarkable aspect that it can not be cured for all time. Only you can control it with using of some home/ayurvedic medicines, and herbal or anti-dandruff shampoo. It is called seborrheic dermatitis in medico term and in Ayurveda, it is outstanding as darunak.

Dandruff causes & risk factors

Dry skin and scalp.

Excessive dirty, oily scalp, and hair.

Certain kinds of health conditions like Parkinson’s disease, heart attack, strokes, psoriasis, constipation, weight problems, scurf, alcoholism, and allergic hypersensitivity.

Fungal infection - eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis etc.

Poor personal cleanliness, ill-maintained scalp, and unclean practices.

Too much cosmetic hair treatments like curling, bonding, perms, conditioning, coloring etc.

Excessive sweating - hyperactivity of the sweating glands/sebaceous glands

Environmental allergens (things that trigger allergies such as dust, dirt, sunlight etc.)

Sensitivity and irritation due to hair care products such as harsh soaps, hard shampoos etc.

Climatic changes or changing of weather - Skin sensitivity to certain seasons such as autumn, and winter.

Blood impurities/polutants (development of a toxic condition), and impairment of general health and wellness.

Inappropriate nourishment or poor diet - eating the wrong or incompatible foods - increased intake of dry, cold, oily, spicy, sweet foods,junk foods, and unbalanced diet or nutritional deficiencies like deficiency of vitamin B complex, vitamin E, vitamin C or omega-3 fatty acids.

Heredity, hormonal imbalance, and psychological problems.

Poor or compromised immune system - disease fighting capability may be weakened due to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and low vitality credited to infectious diseases.

Chronic diseases, head injury, fatigue and general exhaustion.

Male tend to be more prone to dandruff than female being because men possesses much larger sebaceous glands that produce abnormal and increased sebum.

Frequent contact with extreme warmth and cold

Symptoms and signs of Dandruff

Some important symptoms and signs of dandruff are next -

White flakes, scaling, peeling, dryness, redness, red blisters, and irritation on the scalp.

Scalp itching and softness of the scalp skin.

Dry  skin, inflammation or swelling.

Eyebrow and ears rashes - Dandruff in eyebrow, and ears.

Seborrheic dermatitis

Hair loss

Psoriasis.

Diet, Lifestyle Advice, Home Remedies & Preventive measures to deal with dandruff

Eating strategy, lifestyle modification, way of life adjustment, make use of home remedies, and following some certain precautions or preventive tips and healthy hair care regime are also important measures to treat hair fall, grey of hair, baldness,  white flakes of dandruff.

Eating regimen for dandruff - Best diet for dandruff - Usually do not intake junk-foods, tinned/canned foods, penetrating foods, refined foods, fried foods, spicy foods, oily/fatty foods like mutton, chicken, fisheries, dairy products and too much sugar and aerated drinks, caffeinated beverages like tea, coffee etc. because they can worsen dandruff condition. Include green vegetables, fresh fruits, fish oil (to get essential omega 3 fatty acids), lentils, salads, and fibers in what you eat.

Vitamin B (yeast, egg, cabbage, raw wheat germ etc.), B complex vitamins, vitamin C (gooseberry, lime, lemon, orange etc.), vitamin E, zinc, and essential fatty acids, rich ingredients should be adopted and eat healthy/nourishing foods, proteinous foods, whole grains  cereals, whole pulses, nuts, sprouted seeds and well balanced healthy diet regarding dandruff.

Lifestyle adjustment and preventive tips for dandruff - Wash your hair and scalp with boiled

Stress is one of the key reason behind dandruff, so control it with relaxation methods such as yoga/yogasana, mild exercises, sun-salutation/surya-namaskara, and meditation on regular basis for dandruff control and decrease stress levels as it can be a highly effective solution for dandruff. Shirshasana, Paschimottasana, Sarvangasna, Chakrasana, Matsyasana, should be achieved as they increases blood circulation to the head and offer sufficient oxygen to the brain that control dandruff, hair fall and decelerate ageing as well. Meditation is also a quite effective method for stress or anxiety borne dandruff.

Self Care options for dandruff - Try not to brush the scalp too hard, always brush carefully 2-3 times daily to reduce the build-up of white flakes. Keep carefully the scalp clean regularly by cleansing with anti-dandruff hair shampoo and wear hat or put head scarf, clean towel, or handkerchief on the head to prevent from dust, dirt and extreme weather conditions.

Detergent-based shampoos should be better avoided and dependably utilize the mildest and herbal shampoo to prevent white flakes.

Keep away from chemical based hair dye, hair sprays, hair gels, petroleum-based commercial oils etc.

During swimming time, wear a protective cap to avoid contact with chlorine that restrict the chance of contact dermatitis.

Rinse your comb frequently to avoid infection and do not share any comb to other person.

Maintain personal hygiene well and try not to leave your hair to remain wet for an extended time because it allows expansion of white flakes.

Make an appropriate distance from electric hair drier and permit your hair dry naturally.

Take sufficient drinking water to avoid constipation.

Mild sun  introduction is vital for the prevention of dandruff.

Scratching the scalp with hands, combs, or any other things may be harmful, so do not do it.

Ayurvedic and Home Remedies for dandruff - Antifungal essential oils which includes lemongrass oil, chamomile oil, Sandalwood oil, wheat germ oil, cedarwood oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil, lavender oil, tea tree oil, chamomile oil, Chalmogra Oil should be utilized in the case of dandruff and itchy scalp but here is a precaution that always used any essential oil after diluted it with one of following oil -

Coconut oil - Cocos nucifera

Almond oil - Prunus dulcis

Olive oil - Olea europaea

Sesame oil - Sesamum indicum

Caster oil - Ricinus communis

Mustard oil - Brassica nigra/Sinapis alba

Basil leaves and fresh Indian gooseberry should be grind collectively and apply this paste on the scalp for 30-40 minutes then wash it off with normal water to take care of hair flakes in dandruff cases and massage your hair with sesame or coconut oil in the wake of  washing off.

Massaging the hair with curd for 20-25 minutes may give an hopeful outcomes in dandruff cases.

Neem water may bring an bonafide  result in the case of dandruff.

Indian lilac leaves paste is an efficient herbal remedy and natural cure agent for dandruff condition.

Usage of ash gourds seeds  also have good result in dandruff cases.

Make a paste of combined with Rosemary and Green gram powder and use it because it rejuvenates the scalp, stop white flakes, and show well benefits as well.

An ayurvedic dandruff arrangement is apply Aloe vera gel in the hair and scalp for 15-20 minutes then wash it off with normal water.

Camphor should be put together in coconut oil and massage your scalp to get rid of dandruf.

Buttermilk is another home remedy to control dandruff naturally that makes white flakes of dandruff dispose.

Application of egg onto the scalp daily is a very effective treatment for dandruff.

Fenugreek seeds may improve the condition as it is an excellent home remedy for dandruff.

Rubbing of triphala churna paste over the scalp can be beneficial on account of dandruff.

For slowing down the flakes, make use of coal tar.

Home made herbal hair pack - Take henna powder, shikakai/soapnut) powder, lime and amla juice and blend them well. Now this blend should be massage on the scalp before bed time for at least 30 days. Dandruff might be removed from this home made herbal hair pack.

Other Ayurvedic Medicines to prevent & treat dandruff

Mung bean - Green Gram - Vigna Radiata

Beet root/Common beet - Beta vulgaris

Lemon - Citrus Limon

Garlic - Allium sativum

Alfalfa -  Lucerne - Medicago sativa

Black Pepper - Piper nigrum

Bijagarbha - Snake Gourd - Trichosanthes cucumerina

Carrots - Daucus carota

Lettuce - Lactuca sativa

Neem - Margosa leaves - Azadiracta Indica

Belpatra - Bael leaves - Aegle marmelos

Jeera - Cumin - Cuminum cyminum

Guduchi/giloy -  Tinospora cordifolia

Turmeric - Curcuma longa

Manjisth - Indian madder - Rubia cordifolia

Clary sage - Salvia Sclarea

Thyme leaves - Thymus vulgaris

Indian hemp - Apocynum cannabinum/Cannabis sativa

Bhringaraja - False daisy -  Eclipta Alba

Amala - Indian gooseberry - Phyllanthus emblica

Shikakai - Soap-Pod - Acacia concinna.

WRITTEN BY SUMITA BARANWAL