Hair Pack for Dandruff

In medical terms, dandruff is referred to as seborrheic dermatitis. Certain eating habits, change in climatic conditions, medications, and increased stress levels are some of the causes that lead to this problem. Seborrheic dermatitis is caused due to over-shedding of the skin layer present on the scalp which results into itchy, white flakes.

An anti-dandruff shampoo is generally used for hair care and treating this problem. However, the option of home remedies is preferred over commercial products, for seborrheic dermatitis. By using a natural hair pack, one can get rid of those white flakes. Given below are a few hair packs which are an excellent remedy for this fungus:

Ingredients

• Fenugreek seeds
• Water

Procedure

Take a small bowl and pour some water in it. Then, soak the fenugreek seeds in the water overnight. In the morning, grind these seeds along with the soaked water and form a smooth paste. Apply this paste evenly on your scalp and leave it for a few hours to dry. Then rinse it with a mild shampoo.

Ingredients

• Dried thyme
• Water

Procedure

Pour 2 cups of water in a saucepan and add 7 heaped tablespoons of dried thyme in it. Bring the mixture to a boil for about 10 minutes. Then, strain out the dried thyme from the water and leave the water to cool. Now, apply the solution to the scalp, let it soak in for 5 minutes and then repeat the process a second time. Wash your hair after 2-3 hours.

Ingredients

• Fuller's earth
• Apple cider vinegar

Procedure

Before applying this you need to wash your hair with a shampoo. Measure one cup of fuller's earth and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Now, take a bowl and combine these ingredients until you get the required texture. Apply the mask and leave it to dry for about 10 minutes. Then wash your hair with lukewarm water and again with cool water.

Ingredients

• Neem leaves
• Water

Procedure

Take a saucepan and add water to it. Put the neem leaves in the water and bring it to a boil. Boil the mixture for about 8 minutes. Then, let the water cool down to room temperature, remove the neem leaves from water and use this water to wash your hair. This is one of the best treatments for this problem since it uses neem which is one of the natural remedies for such infectious hair conditions.

Ingredients

• Red wine
• Garlic
• Lard

Procedure

Measure one cup heated red wine, 1 tablespoon lard, and 5 garlic cloves. Mash the garlic cloves and then combine these ingredients together. Transfer the mixture to a microwavable bowl and heat it in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the bowl from the oven and massage the paste over your scalp, right from the roots to the tip of the hair.

Now, wrap your head with a hot towel for the paste to penetrate into the roots. Keep it on for an hour and then rinse it off with a mild shampoo. Using this paste twice a week can help you get rid of the infection.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.