Dandruff causes and Ayurvedic treatment to cure dandruff

Dandruff is a kind of skin disorder that affects the scalp. Dandruff is a condition in which white, dry flakes of dead skin are shed from the scalp. Normally dead skin cells are shed from the scalp, but it results in dandruff only when the scalp starts shedding thick layers of these dead skin particles. Seborrheic dermatitis or Seborrhoea is a disorder of the sebaceous glands which affects the scalp. Seborrhoea produces severe dandruff and a red, itchy scalp. Dandruff rarely causes hair loss or baldness. However, severe seborrheic dermatitis may cause patchy baldness.

Causes of Dandruff

Some common causes of dandruff are the following

• Unclean habits
• Emotional problems
• Hard shampoos
• Exposure to severe cold
• Excessive intake of oily and sweet foods

Ayurvedic Treatments and Home Remedies for Dandruff and Hair Loss

• Massage scalp with a mixture made of equal quantities of lime juice and vinegar. Wash hair with egg shampoo after this.


• Fenugreek is very effective in preventing dandruff, hair fall and baldness. Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight and grind it into a fine paste the following morning. Leave this paste applied on the scalp for 30 to 45 minutes and then wash it with a mild shampoo.


• Boil neem leaves in water and use this water to rinse hair.


• Massage scalp with warm coconut for half an hour atleast twice a week


• Make a paste by tulsi leaves and amla powder mixed with water. Massage this paste on the scalp and let it remain for half to one hour. Wash the hair with water.


• Egg shampoo can be prepared by beating 2 or 3 eggs with a little water in it. Apply this mixture on the hair after wetting the hair and massage the scalp for sometime. Let this remain on the hair for sometime before washing it off with water. This treatment is very effective in preventing dandruff.