Symptoms, remedies, treatments and care for Dandruff

Dandruff

Dandruff is a condition of the scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear, often accompanied by itching. Dandruff isn't contagious or serious. But it can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat.

The most common cause of dandruff is dry skin. Other possible reasons include dry skin, seborrhoeic dermatitis (oily, irritated skin), fungus, not brushing enough, sensitivity to shampooing and skin care products, diet, psoriasis, eczema, stress, or other medical conditions.

Remedies:

Apply baking soda
3.4 (105)
Effectiveness: 3.4  Popularity: 105  
Apply olive oil
3.8 (88)
Effectiveness: 3.8  Popularity: 88  
Apply apple cider vinegar
4.4 (85)
Effectiveness: 4.4  Popularity: 85  
Massage with aloe vera
3.5 (75)
Effectiveness: 3.5  Popularity: 75  
Apply aspirin paste
0.8 (54)
Effectiveness: 0.8  Popularity: 54  
Massage with lemon juice
3.5 (53)
Effectiveness: 3.5  Popularity: 53  
Apply coconut oil
3.8 (50)
Effectiveness: 3.8  Popularity: 50  
Apply white vinegar
2.4 (45)
Effectiveness: 2.4  Popularity: 45  
Apply egg white and lime
2.1 (43)
Effectiveness: 2.1  Popularity: 43  
Apply ginger
2.2 (36)
Effectiveness: 2.2  Popularity: 36  
Apply vitamin E oil
0.4 (33)
Effectiveness: 0.4  Popularity: 33  
Apply thyme
2.5 (17)
Effectiveness: 2.5  Popularity: 17  
Apply tea tree oil
3.6 (16)
Effectiveness: 3.6  Popularity: 16  
Apply basil oil
0.7 (10)
Effectiveness: 0.7  Popularity: 10  
Apply grapefruit seed extract
2.6 (6)
Effectiveness: 2.6  Popularity: 6  
Shampoo with green gram
1.1 (6)
Effectiveness: 1.1  Popularity: 6  
Apply neem paste
2.0 (1)
Effectiveness: 2.0  Popularity: 1  
Apply fenugreek
Effectiveness: N/A  Popularity: 0  



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