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Waxy type dandruff is mixed with sebum
which makes the scalp itchy. If the scales are torn off, bleeding or
oozing may occur.
Treatment
The best thing to do is to keep the scalp clean, and do oil massage
twice in a week.
Herbal Treatment
• Massage scalp with essential oils like rosemary, cedar, lemon and
eucalyptus to reduce flaking itchiness of the scalp.
• 'Methi' seeds are also helpful in fighting dandruff. Soak them
overnight, grind the next morning, mix in the juice of neem leaves
and apply on the scalp .
• In half cup of olive oil, put a small amount of camphor warm it
lightly and apply to the scalp parting the hair straight and give a
circular massage for the entire scalp.
• Avoid fatty foods and red meat.
GRAYING OF HAIR
Causes of Graying hair
The colour of the hair depends on the presence of pigment granules
in the cortex of the hair. With age there is a gradual dilution of
pigment in the hair, so that in different hairs the full range of
colours from normal to white can be found.
Grey hair can some times appear earlier. Rapid graying of hair may
occur after severe emotional stress. In certain internal diseases
hair might gray early. This is especially true of diseases of the
thyroid gland and certain types of anemia's. Localised patches of
gray hair can appear in certain areas. Perming, colouring and
bleaching work to promote
graying.
what can be done
The usual and the most effective way of dealing with graying of hair
is dyeing it. There are several types of dyes available. The
oxidative dyes are the most versatile and the most frequently used.
But dyeing has its drawbacks- once you start dyeing it is seen to
increase gray hairs. Henna is also used because apart from its
safety, it is a superb conditioner. Having calcium pantothenate in
the dose of 200 mg daily is a good treatment.
SPLIT ENDS
Causes:-The most common causes of spilt ends are; use of heated
appliances (Hair dryers) and chemical processing (like using dies),
using the wrong type of brush and comb and general neglect.
Cure
• Since hair grows 1.25 cm. a month, a trim of 6.3 cm. every five
weeks should suffice.
• Switching to a wide -toothed, non-metal comb or brush with a
padded base and widely spaced bristles to prevent getting trapped at
the base of the brush
• Avoiding the hottest temperature setting on your hair dryer
• Using a conditioning treatment on the ends of hair.
DULL HAIR
Causes:- In healthy hair, the cuticle lies flat and reflects the
light. Harsh chemicals and environment assaults can cause healthy
hair to become rough and damaged, spoiling the reflective surface.
The cause of dull hair is a build-up left by styling products or the
conditioning agent that two-in-one products contain. Some times an
illness, like flue releases toxins from the body through the
sebaceous glands in the scalp, coating the hair, eventually leading
to listless hair.
Cure:-
The most important rule is to keep
your hair clean. It is better to follow a well- balanced diet
-protein and iron are essential for shiny hair, as is vitamin C.
DRY HAIR
Cause :The main reason for dry hair is
the over use of heated appliances, perming, colouring, bleaching,
incorrect use of products and environmental damage.
Cure: Switch to a shampoo and a rinse-out conditioner for dry hair.
Don't apply conditioner to the roots, it will leave hair heavy and
limp. At least once or twice a week, use a deep conditioning
treatment to re-moisturise. Alternatively, you can rub hair oil
between your palm and then massage it into dry areas. Avoid rollers
and tight elastic bands on the brittle hair as they may cause it to
break.
HAIR LOSS
It is quite natural to lose about fifty to hundred a day. More than
this amount of hair loss could result from any one of a number of
factors and may be cause for concern.
Cause:-
• Daily repetition of certain hairstyles, like hair tightly pulled
back, braided or wrapped around rollers can pull out individual
hairs. Such pulling can damage and destroy follicles completely and
the hair will not grow back.
• Emotional stress may bring on alppecia areata, a disorder that
results in bald patches on the scalp and may be associated with
changes in the immune system. Emotional stress can also cause hair
to fall from parts of the scalp.
• Body stress is also known to cause excessive hair loss. Hair loss
can result from pregnancy or begin when a woman stop taking birth
control pills.
cure:
It is better to see a trichologist if handfuls of hair fall out
after shampooing. For mild hair loss, use products that tone and
invigorate the scalp and stimulate the growth. Scalping massage is
good, which aside from being relaxing and reducing stress levels,
loosens and stimulates the scalp and promotes healthy hair growth.
Most hair loss is temporary, but when the follicles are destroyed by
serious scalp burns, excessive exposure to x-rays, or vital
infection, hair loss can be permanent.
DRY SCALP
Cause: It may or may not be a cause of dandruff
Cure: Dry scalp can be controlled by using a very gentle shampoo and
intensive conditioner regularly.
HOT OIL TREATMENT
This treatment is used for dull, dry falling hair. There is no
harmful side effect in this treatment. It can be considered as a
dandruff treatment also.
Equipments, Implements and Materials
1. Any bowl for heating oil
2. Vibrating massager
3. Tail comb
4. Oil
5. Camphor
6. Cotton
7. Shampoo
Procedure
• Warm some oil with camphor
• Using Vibratory massager, remove the flakes of dandruff present in
the scalp
• Using cotton, apply the warm oil to the scalp taking sections of
hair
• Massages the head for 10 minutes.
• Steam the hair for 5 minutes massaging simultaneously
• Wash the hair using shampoo and dry the hair
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