Dandruff
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Hair Structure:Hair is made up of strong structural protein called Keratin. This is the same kind of protein that makes our nails and the outer layer of skin. |
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| Dandruff is also known as Seborrheic Dermatitis of the scalp. This disease causes flaking or scaling of the skin. Also causes itchy rash on the scalp. |  |
| Dandruff is caused by a fungus called Pityrosporum ovale. This fungus is normally present on the skin of scalp of most of us. However, sometimes in people with poor resistance power of the body the fungus get chance to increase in number & cause serious infection. | |
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Dandruff - As per Ayurveda: Dandruff is associated with increase of Vata and Pitta in the body, which according to Ayurveda leads to destruction of Raktadhatu thus giving rise to impurities in blood. This in turn leads to poor nourishment to the scalp. Vata associated dandruff has pain as a symptom, while the Pitta associated dandruff has burning sensation in the scalp. |
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How to Control Dandruff: The treatment depends on the location, severity and the age of the person. Many medicated shampoo are available however, none of them is 100% effective. Complete eradication involves overall treatments that includes oral medicaments, local application, as well as proper hair care. General guidelines are as follows : - » Use of gentle anti-dandruff shampoo. |
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