The appearance of flakes can be reduced, especially in those who suffer from only a mild case of dandruff, by proper hair care.
Some people mistakenly avoid washing their hair, believing that the drying effect of shampoo will worsen their dandruff. By washing the hair regularly, however, dead skin is in fact removed before it can build up into larger, more noticeable flakes.
Using acid-based shampoos helps restore acidity to the scalp, breaking down oils and preventing dead skin cells from collecting into visible clumps. However, shampoos with milder medication, or shampoos that are not marked to treat seborrheic dermatitis, may have little to no effect on redness and irritation.
Household remedies to get rid of dandruff are:- apple cider vinegar (the gold standard of household remedies)
- salt
- lemon juice
- Tea tree oil
Apply the liquid to the scalp and allow to remain for several minutes to several hours, even overnight, then shampoo and rinse clean in the shower.
One good way to apply the liquid is from a spray bottle, or simply by pouring over the head. Apple cider vinegar can also be used as a rinse after shampooing: the vinegar will act as both a fungicide to fight the cause of the cell buildup, as well as a rinsing agent, which will rinse clumps of skin away before they appear large enough to be visible.
Severe forms of dandruff, particularly if accompanied by flaking or scaling on other parts of the body, should be treated by a dermatologist.
Dandruff can occur in conjunction with skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Dandruff varies from person to person. It may be necessary to try various shampoos with different active ingredients to find the best suited for any one individual.
Also, an individual may find that alternating between different treatments will be more effective than sticking with a single treatment, which can become less effective over time.
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