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Dandruff
About Dandruff
Dandruff particles are visible flakes of skin that have been continuously shed from the scalp.
It is normal to shed some dead skin flakes as the skin is constantly renewing itself. The new cells form in the lower layers. They are gradually pushed to the surface as more new cells form beneath them. By the time they reach the surface, the cells have become flat and overlap each other roof tiles. By then, these cells are dead and are shed from the surface all the time. They are so small that we do not notice this is happening.
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What Causes Dandruff?
With dandruff, this whole process of skin renewal (or skin turnover) speeds up, so a greater number of dead cells are being shed. Also, the cells are shed in clumps, which are big enough to be seen with the naked eye as embarrassing flakes, especially when they land on dark clothing. The scalp may also feel slightly itchy. Dandruff is very common.
What Can I Do About Dandruff?
Hair gels and other hair products can irritate the scalp in some people. For a while, try doing without whatever you have been using, or change to a different product. Do not scratch your scalp. When you shampoo, massage your scalp without scratching. You should void dyeing your hair (unless you absolutely must). We all have bacteria on our scalp, some of which are beneficial. These 'good' bacteria prevent dandruff yeast, and hair dyes reduce their numbers.
Other information
Sunlight (in moderation) inhibits the growth of the Pityrosporum ovale yeast, which is usually responsible for causing dandruff. Look for a shampoo containing tea tree oil. Some shampoos contain zinc pyrithione, another anti-yeast chemical. Proper nutrition is vitally important in having a good head of strong, healthy hair. Inadequate diet is without a doubt the most overlooked cause of hair problems in both men and women in our society today. Your hair is a part of your body just like your skin and nails. It relies on nutrients in your blood to feed on, therefore; the quality of your hair depends greatly on your diet.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Dandruff.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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A, B6, Biotin, B Complex, P. A. B. A.
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Minerals :-
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Potassium Sulphate 6X, Zinc
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Food Supplements :-
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Lecithin
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Herbs :-
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Evening Primrose Oil (GLA)
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Notes :-
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(Many of these products are available combined in a specific formula for Dandruff. See related items.)
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus may assist in the relief of bloating, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramping and irregular stools. It may improve allergies and atopic dermatitis. It may also be beneficial when you've taken antibiotics. As a bonus Lactobacillus acidophilus may help support your Urinary system.
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