Dandruff

Dandruff is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. There may be a bit if itching, but no redness or scabbing. Seborrhea can present as a variety of conditions such as dandruff, thick scales on the scalp, redness on the face or in the armpits, or raw, red patches below the breasts. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Some people say their dandruff gets worse when they are stress, anxiety and tension. Also, the cells are shed in clumps, which are big enough to be seen with the naked eye as embarrassing flakes, especially when they land on dark clothing. Excessive flaking can also be a symptom of seborrhoeic dermatitis , psoriasis , fungal infection or excoriation associated with infestation of head lice. Mild cases of dandruff may need nothing more than daily shampooing with a gentle cleanser. And stubborn flakes often respond to medicated shampoos. What's more, researchers have identified a yeast-like fungus that may cause or aggravate dandruff, a discovery that may lead to better treatments.

If dandruff is the only thing standing between you and a closet full of basic black, you're not alone. Dandruff can happen at any age but is most commonly found in people between the ages of 12 and 80. Because of the oily skin often associated with this condition, these cells clump together and flake off as dandruff. It is most severe during the winter and mildest during the summer. condition can appear at any time from infancy to old age, and can come and go more or less at random. Dandruff is believed to be associated with an overgrowth of a fungus commonly found on the skin and scalp, called Pityrosporum ovale. Sometimes dandruff is caused by a naturally occurring yeast fungus called Pityrosporum ovale. The best way to control dandruff is to use a shampoo that contains a medication.

Causes of Dandruff

The common Causes of Dandruff :

Constipation.
Exposure to cold .
Consumption of foods in wrong combination.
Usage of harsh shampoos.
Stress, anxiety and tension.
Cold weather and dry indoor heating.
Poor diet.

Symptoms of Dandruff

Some Symptoms of Dandruff :

Itching .
Dry, scaly skin .
A rash on another part of the body.
Scalp may turn red resulting from scratching
Dry or greasy hair.
Redness is a visible signal of inflammation of the scalp.

Treatment of Dandruff

Lather and rinse twice when using anti-dandruff shampoos, the first time cycle will clean your scalp, the second cycle will medicate it.
Herbal shampoo.
Use of antiseptic lotion.
Hot oil therapy.
Scalp treatment (ozone treatment).
Henna treatment .

Nails Care

Anychia
Clawing of the Nails
Clubbing
Discoloration of the Nail Plate
Ingrowing Toe Nail
Koilonychia
Longitudinal Striations
Loss of Nail Plate
Onycholysis
Paronychia
Pitting of Nail Plates
Pterygium
Thickening of Nail Plate
Transverse Ridges

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