The cold winter climate is not really friendly with our hair and scalp. Several problems like hair fall, dry and itchy scalp and especially dandruff bounce back in this season. Those white flakes present on the shoulder and that are hanging from your hair can make you feel uncomfortable in your social gatherings. Get rid of embarrassing dandruff effectively with Homeopathy. Homeopathy for dandruff works wonderfully by treating the roots of the problem like scalp infections and other underlying causes (present if any). The holistic remedies prescribed for dandruff by expert Homeopaths at Homeocare International are safe, free from side effects and also improves scalp health. Homeopathy does not just control dandruff but also provides long- term relief by eliminating its risk of reoccurrence.

About Dandruff

Dandruff also referred as Seborrheic Dermatitis is a chronic skin condition, where our scalp shed old skin cells in the form of white or yellowish flakes and replaces them with the new one. Dandruff is neither contagious nor is life threatening, but the presence of white flakes on shoulders and hair can be disappointing. Both men and women face these dandruff problems and now a days is also seen in infants and it is termed as cradle cap. Apart from the scalp, dandruff is also seen on other areas of the body like ears, eyebrows and the area between chests. It can even affect your eyebrows, eyelashes, corner sides of chin and nose. Few people with dandruff also face itchy pimples and scales on the skin.

Causes of Dandruff

Dandruff can be triggered due to both internal and external factors.

Internal Factors

• Infections and allergies
• Stress
• Hormonal imbalance
• Improper nutrition and excess intake of junk food
• Hereditary
• Scalp psoriasis

External Factors

• Lack of scalp hygiene
• Not brushing hair regularly
• Excess usage of chemical based products like hair sprays and shampoos
• Seasonal changes especially in winter
• Symptoms of Dandruff

Presence of white flakes on the shoulder and sticking to hair is the most common symptom of Dandruff. Few other symptoms of Dandruff include itching and hair fall.