The most rapidly growing health problem is premature falling of hair, graying of hair baldness and dandruff. These are the complications that about 90% of young generation people are scared of. The majority of the youngsters are suffering from the dandruff problem as well as premature hair fall and graying. There are various reasons that are deemed to be the root cause of these problems. The ayurveda related text term hair problems as khalitya and palitya. These include all the problems like the graying falling and dandruff. It is believed that dandruff is the root cause for these problems.
Dandruff is condition of falling of the flakes from the scalp while combing or styling hair. These flakes fall every time the person combs his /her hair or rubs the scalp. The pityresporen ovale is the common yeast cell responsible for the dandruff. This microbe develops inflammation of the outer scalp skin and flakes are shedding. This condition arises when oily condition of the scalp due to the excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands. The excessive secretion of sebaceous glands causes makes the deposition of dust and other pollutants that develops the conditions for the survival of the microbes causing dandruff.
The dandruff is infectious and one must be very careful not to use personal articles like comb, towel, etc. Dandruff is a very common problem that is due to unhygienic conditions as well as the other reasons. Generally it is characterized by shedding of dead skin cells in large clumps. This is normal in every one but in the dandruff condition the normal quantity increases a lot. The common time for the problem is fall and winter and improves in the summer. It is added by itching. According to modern medicines it is a kind of skin inflammation that has got no reason. Generally it is harmless abut some times it can cause blephertitis otherwise it is and harmless scalp condition in which the shedding of dead skin cells occurs at an unusually fast rate. Dandruff is usually due to the overworking of the sebaceous glands. With dandruff, this whole process of skin renewal (or skin turnover) speeds up, so a greater number of dead cells are being shed.
There are various factors that are age, diet, season, climate, pollution, stress and anxiety that affect health of your hair. According to ayurveda this is due to the pitta dosha. The use of diet that is having properties to pacify the pitta is beneficial in treatment of the dandruff and hair health.
Ayurveda has specific treatments for maintaining healthy and beautiful hair free from problems. There is certain category of drugs that is called as ‘keshya’ hair health improvers. These herbs when used after adding to oil or decoction to shampoo/wash the hair increase the health of hair.
The nutrient food nourishes the dhatus; so healthy nutrient food and diet will produce healthy hair. Following tips are very much useful in the treatment of dandruff. The proper nutritious diet contributes a lot for healthy hair so you should; eat lots of leafy green vegetables, fresh fruits, nuts and sprouts; all caffeinated drinks, very spicy, fried and greasy food must be avoided and bowel regulation must be maintained. One should drink plenty of water and eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables. Apart from this personal hygiene and care is very useful to get rid from the dandruff.
The regular cleansing and brushing of hair is very important because irt stimulates the sebaceous glands that produce natural oil that is responsible for hair luster. Some times the use of lemon drops in water for washing of is very useful. Regular use of henna on normal hair provides good conditioning for hair. The herbs like Amla, Bhringraj, Shikakai and others are good for hair health. The oiling of scalp is the ancient method to restore hair health. There are different medicated and simple oils that are used for massage of scalp.
This massaging of the scalp and hair with warm oil processed in the herbal decoction of Amla, Brahmi, Bhringaraj etc. This increases the blood circulation that improves the hair follicles and growth. As we discussed earlier the conditions of dandruff worsens during the winter season. Some tips for hair care during winter that is helpful to avoid dandruff. The daily shampooing must be avoided as it brings roughness. The oil massage helps a lot in protecting the hair during winter. In the same way during summer regular shampooing helps to cleanse them form of the excessive dirt, pollution and sweat produced. Keeping this in mind can keep you far from dandruff.
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