Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. It is not contagious. Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle shampoo. If that doesn't work, a medicated shampoo may help.
What are the causes of dandruff?
Dandruff may have several causes, including:
- Irritated, oily skin
- Dry skin
- a yeast-like fungus that feeds on oils on the scalp.
- Sensitivity to hair care products (contact dermatitis)
- Other skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema,
Lifestyle and home remedies
You can take steps to reduce your risk of developing dandruff or to control it:
- Learn to manage stress. Stress affects your overall health, making one susceptible to a number of conditions and diseases. It can even trigger dandruff or worsen existing symptoms.
- Limit hair-styling products. Hair-styling products can build up on hair and scalp, making them oilier.
- Home remedies: Applying tea tree oil, aloe vera , apple cider vinegar, and other antifungal agents to your scalp can help reduce the spread of dandruff-causing fungi.
- Fatty fish
Fatty fish such as salmon and tuna are great sources of healthy fats. Fatty fish are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which promote better hair and scalp health.
- Eggs
Eggs are very rich in zinc and biotin. Foods rich in these components promote the health of our scalp and hair. Scalp releases sebum, sebum is the natural oil produced by the body to help protect our scalp from damage. Excess sebum may also cause dandruff, which may be stopped by eating foods rich in zinc and biotin.
- Avocados
Avocados are a great source of healthy fats for plant-based dieters. They are both healthy and versatile. This makes it easy to add them to our diet. Other plant-based, healthy fat-rich foods are olive oil, peanut butter, flaxseeds, etc.
- Nuts
Nuts contain healthy fats. rich in zinc and various other vitamins and nutrients that have been directly linked to improving one's overall health. A good intake of healthy fats can help nourish the scalp and reduce dandruff.
- Bananas
Bananas are another great source of zinc and biotin. Bananas also help manage sebum in the scalp and may be beneficial for your overall health.
- Olive oil
Olive oil is well known for its benefits. It is rich in healthy fats and nutrients that improve our hair's health. Olive oil can help moisturise a dry scalp and may even help reduce excess sebum production.
- Yogurt
Yogurt and various other probiotic foods are great for our health. Probiotics have also been proven to improve our immune systems. A strong immune system can reduce the risk of dandruff-causing fungi.
- Poultry
Eating a protein-rich diet is also crucial if you want to maintain good scalp health and reduce dandruff. In fact, a low-protein diet may cause hair fall. Chicken is a great source of protein when it comes to poultry food.
- Tofu
Tofu is another great source of protein and zinc. Eating protein-rich foods can help cure dandruff and many other hair problems. It also helps maintain proper levels of moisture in the scalp.
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