Causes for Dandruff
Dandruff is a very common problem for those people who do not take proper care of their hair. Dandruff is rough dry skin that forms on and flakes off the scalp. It is more common in men than women and those who are have dry scalp. It is believed that dandruff is caused due to certain kind of fungus found in hair fossils. They are normally present on every scalp but they grow on oils and gets out of control. In this condition reproduction of skin cells become faster and these new skin cells come up to the surface. These dry pieces get noticeable and are known as dandruff. There are many other reasons which cause this problem and help dandruff continue growing.
Those people who have unhealthy food habits are more prone to this infection. Excess intake of junk and oily food becomes the food of dandruff too as they increase the oil level in your body ultimately increasing the oil present in the scalp. Intake of those products which have caffeine in them should also be avoided. Intake of tea, coffee, dark chocolates should be restricted and so shall the intake of meat, sugar and other beverages.
Fruits are always good for health but in this case citrus fruits should be avoided. Fruits like orange, lemon, lime, etc are not good for those who are suffering from severe dandruff. Banana is also a kind of taboo for them. Avoiding milk and other dairy products also becomes necessary. A balanced diet is very important. Green vegetables, grams, cereals, etc are important for healthy hair. Lots of water and fresh fruit juices are highly recommended. Fermented foods and baked products such as cheese, different kinds of breads and all kind of alcohols be it wine, rum, Champaign, etc are also the contributors of dandruff.
One of the main causes of dandruff is dirty scalp. Dirty scalp means more oil present on the scalp. Hair should be always kept clean and washed at least thrice in a day. Herbal shampoo should be used for cleansing of hair. Avoid those shampoos which have a high level of chemicals and strong artificial fragrance in them. When hair are left uncombed or tangled, chances of getting dandruff are high. Combing hair means keeping the blood circulation regular inside the scalp. Massaging with good herbal oil in a circular motion can also be beneficial.
In today’s time coloring and dying hair have become leading trend but one should not forget that chemicals always have a bad effect on hair. Hair color and hair dye are not at all for dandruff infected people. Stress is also considered a prime factor for the production of dry flakes. Avoid taking tension and don’t be stressed out. Yoga is going to prove very fruitful in stress bursting. When skin is dry dandruff tends to be formed at a higher speed so keep your hair well oiled and this will also strengthen your hair roots.







