Dr.Sandhya Jaiswal

Every one is interested to cure his diseases of hair first and then have that glittering shine on his hair that adds charm to the personality.Falling of hair ,dandruff ,oily or dry hair during particular phases of year are not diseases but disorders because the hair return to their normal state when the phase of certain climate or physical fitness returns.
the hair loss,excessive hair-growth and premature gray h air are three culprits worrying people most.Hair loss & pre-mature gray hair are broad subjects and need elaborations whereas excessive hair growth is limited topic.today we’re going to discuss about problems which are dandruff.

What is Dandruff?

The common problem of hair now a days is dandruff and almost everyone has experienced this problem during his/her lifetime.Our TV commercials have made dandruff a ‘fashion disaster’ butthere is nothing to worry about
It is disease of the sebaceous gland and there is secretion of somewhat fatty material that looks on the skin like flakes and scales. Seborrhea of the scalp causes dandruffWhen the production of new cells is less and number of dead cells are more than the new cells ,the deadcells or debris of cells get sloughed off in clumps or flakes.this residue of dead cells is called dandruff

It is also common to have little white sand like flakes because this is sloughing off procedure for matured skin cells and debris.people take note of dandruff only when the flakes incease in quantity.Some flakes are dry while others are oily flakes.It is the dry scales that itch much and it is the oily scales that smell much.Dandruff is infectious disease.The personal articles like comb,brush,towel etc, of the person having dandruff should be kept aloof.

Dandruff Infection

This disorder is present in most of people in variable modes.It is an infection where the bacteriological examination states the presence of a yeast-like organism & staphylococcus,which insevere cases is found in abundance.Some dematologists have found a different cause in severe dandruff.They hold Fungus Pityrosporum ovale responsible for severe cause of dandruff.this fungas resides in hair follicles and makes the scalp oily and dandruff greasy.
The scales on the scalp may cause some itching and the resultant scratching produces superficial abrasions, which may become infected with the production of impetigo or pustules.If the condition is not treated in time, there is possibility of a slight degree of eczematisation.under this condition,the scalp may develop small round pinkish-yellow scaly patches varying in diameter from a quater of an inch to an inch.Such lesions are called eczematides.sometimes Dandruff is accompanied by crusts on the scalp and it looks like eczema.

General Causes & Symptoms

General Symptoms

• white or yellow flakes that come out while scratching or combing.
• Intense itching of scalp.
• Acne or pimples on forehead.
• Dry flakes on eyebrows or eyelashes.
• white spots on the face

General Cause

• Abrupt change of climate for a persons going from cold to hot or hot to cold.
• Wearing tight scarf or tight cap or hat.
• Not washing the hair in time when they are dirty.
• Tensions and worries.
• Excessive use of hair sprays ,gels,colors and dyes.

Quick Removal Of Dandruff
warm two teaspoonful of castor oil (quantity according to lenght of hair).Massage this lukewarm oil into hair twice or thrice a week at night.Leave the oil overnight and wash your hair in the morning.
Dilute some cider vinegar in water and add some lavender oil.Massage this oil in the hair every night.Wash your in the morning.Do it seven days and you will find dandruff gone.

Homeopathic Remedies

• Natrum muriaticum: Patients who take this usually have dandruff and an oily and sleek scalp. Dry eruptions occur, particularly on the edges of the scalp. Alopecia as well as tingling and blazing of hair follicles happens.
• Graphites: People use this when they experience dryness of scalp, or a sticky and itchy sensation on the scalp, which gives a foul smell. Patients who are somewhat stout with a fair complexion and are prone to skin disease and constipation, tend to take this solution as well. It builds up the skin and encourages re-growth.
• Phosphorus: Itching of the scalp, dandruff and hair fall in huge bundles are all cured by this medicine. Hair loss at certain areas in patches is also why phosphorus is taken. It is usually consumed by tall thin people with a reasonable skin, fragile eyelashes, blonde or red hair and an extremely delicate nature. Youngsters who grow too quickly usually get anemic, which causes a lot of dandruff.
• Kali sulphuricum: This remedy is usually effective in the later stages of dandruff where there is a lot of swelling and inflammation. The dandruff in this condition has yellow scales and gets worse under warm conditions and during the evening. However, it is better in the cool.
  
• Mezerium: This medicine is prepared from the plant ,which grows in Russia ,Scandinavia and Asia,with bright red berries.Mezerium helps those with chronic dandruff who have thick scabs which are hard to remove ,which may leave behind painful marks and possibly scars.
  
• Sanicula: This medicine is prescribed when scaly dandruff occurs over scalp,eyebrows and other hairy parts.
• Thuja Occidentalis: Thuja occidentalis sourced from plant Arbore Vitae is a natural medicine that works magnificently to treat dandruff. It gives excellent results when white scaly dandruff is present, accompanied by scalp itching and dry hair. Scratching relieves itching; sometimes stinging sensation on scalp assists.

• Selenium: This remedy is used in anti-fungal .it works against the fungal cells by preventing the growth of fungi,which cause dandruff on your scalp.

• Bacillinum: This remedy is prescribed when there is dandruff with fungal infection.

• Acid Flouric:this remedy is prescribed when there is heavy hairfall with dandruff