Dandruff is the exfoliation of dead skin cells excess and attack hairy skin area.
A person suffering from dandruff will feel itching on the scalp,especially in hot weather(daytime) which is caused by increased oil gland activity during hot weather.
Dandruff is more common in someone who lives in the tropical countries with high air humidity.
The occurrence of dandruff:
The scalp layer(stratum corneum) of human skin turnover process periodically(3 weeks),to someone who has a dandruff problem skin layer of the release process occurs in a faster time.
The scalp is peeling too fast caused by several factors, namely:
1. Activity of oil glands on the scalp is increased.
2. In a normal scalp there is a microorganism,for example Pityriosporum ovale.Someone who have dandruff,it increases the number of microorganisms can break down fat and skin into a material that can cause dandruff.
3. Fatty foods which cause the production of oil from oil glands become magnified.
4. Substances that stick to the scalp,such as soap,shampoo and hair oil that can be a medium for the growth of microorganisms.
5. Certain hormones that can stimulate the activity of oil glands on the scalp, such as androgens.
You can treat dandruff using herbal medicine,prepare the ingredients below.
Ingredients:
1.Pineapple: 1/4 pieces
2. Lemon juice:1 piece
How to make:
Mash pineapple until smooth and then squeeze and strain,then add lemon juice and stir until blended.
How to use:
Use the potion on the scalp at night before bed,then wash the next day.
Do it three times a week to recover.