Monday, March 23, 2015

The Scalp Treatment For Dandruff

By Lelia Hall


Naturally, the dead cells of skins are shed in a process that is not noticeable when the cells are shed off one after the other. It allows new cells to grow and skin layers to get renewed. However, this may not always be the case; inflammation may make many cells to stick together in the process of shedding off causing visible flakes, some of which may be itchy. It is estimated that up to 50% of the population experience some form of dandruff and 3% experiences severe cases. It affects individuals in all age brackets, whether infants, adults or teenagers. The scalp treatment for dandruff is thus a concern for everyone.

Understanding some of the common causes of scalp, flakes, and other forms of dandruff is important before looking into the possible remedies. The dermatological conditions, especially eczema and psoriasis and other fungal infections are among the top causes. In addition to these, there are other causes such as inadequate body hydration, gluten intolerance, imbalance of nutrients, allergies, and improper absorption of digested food nutrients.

With this in mind, there are some remedies that are very easy. For instance, an adult should drink eight glasses of water to ensure that the skin is properly hydrated. A well-balanced diet and a good exercise regime are also recommended. Hydration can also be achieved by taking caffeinated drinks.

The conventional solution normally consists of over-the-counter shampoos, topical corticosteroids, and gels. Most of these have 1% metronidazole or 2% ketoconazole. However, there are several natural solutions for the dry scalp treatment. Most of these focus on zinc, and vitamins A, B, and D.

They are sold in supermarkets and pharmacists and mostly targets to kill the fungal infections that may be responsible for the condition. The main types include the zinc pyrithione that targets to kill malassezia fungal infections, the ketoconazole shampoos that also have antifungal properties, the selenium sulfide and the coal tar shampoos that mainly work by slowing the generation of dead skin cells and kill fungal infections. Lastly, the shampoos in the group of salicylic acid help in softening the skin and promote shedding off the dead layers of cells.

Although the conventional methods are widely used, they may not be the best remedies particularly for people with certain conditions. The pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and people with some allergies are some of the special categories that require a doctor's permission before resorting to some of the shampoos.

There are situations where it results due to failure in the body to absorb important minerals and vitamins that are necessary for the skin regeneration. A doctor or other health professionals may offer the important insight on the foods that you might be sensitive to and the remedy for the situation. The Omega-3 fatty acids readily available in fish products and supplements, hemp milk, flax seeds, chia seeds and walnuts can also be helpful.

The fish supplements contain Omega-3 that is also very important for a healthy skin. Alternatively, honey is rich in most nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that are necessary for healthy skin. The vitamins in honey include A, C, D, E, and B-complex, beta-carotene, and minerals such as calcium, manganese, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and among others.




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