Natural Cures For Dandruff

Whether you slip into that sleek, black dress or throw on a dark-colored sweater, one distraction that really puts a damper on a sharp-looking wardrobe is irritating dandruff. These flecks of dry, white matter are a real turnoff to those who spot these intruders resting upon your shoulders. Many individuals also equate dandruff with uncleanliness and the condition is acknowledged for possessing a real reputation for causing embarrassment.

Causes and Symptoms

According to the Ontario government, while a form of eczema causes some dandruff (promoting increased amounts of normal skin cells on the scalp to shed), there is actually a deeper explanation for some. A yeast-like fungus called malassezia is now thought to be responsible for numerous cases of flaky skin cells. This type of fungus usually resides on the scalps of most people without bringing about such problems.

But just like any other fungus, malassezia may get a little out of control, causing rapid cell production to bump older coatings of skin from the outer layer in the form of flakes. Doctors are unsure why only some people are more susceptible to this process than others. Increased oil production is one theory, while stress and hair products may contribute to oily scalp buildup.

Besides dealing with the white flakes of dead skin in your hair and shoulders, your head will itch and your scalp will appear scaly. Individuals may also experience either an excessively oily or dry scalp during bouts of dandruff.

Natural Cures

To treat dandruff, it is quite common to turn towards both over-the counter and prescription treatments, but sometimes these options can cause skin irritation and chemical reactions. At times, even Head and Shoulders shampoo doesn�t do the trick, prompting many to find alternate solutions for their scalp problem. An effective approach often includes natural remedies that come from a wide-range of plants, often utilizing parts, such as the root, essential oil, and bark.

a) Rosemary and Nettle:

Rosemary is a stimulating herb that warms the body and makes an effective traditional hair rinse. Individuals may create one of the most effective dandruff shampoos when combining (25 grams of fresh rosemary leaves; 10 grams of fresh, stinging nettle root; 5 drops of tea tree oil; 20 grams of soft soap; and 100 ml of denatured alcohol).

All of the ingredients should be placed within a 500 ml jar. Next, add 350 ml of water and shake well. For a period of two weeks, the shampoo should be left to steep, shaking on a regular basis. After two weeks has finished, the mixture should be strained into a clean bottle.

b) Soap Bark:

The inner bark of this particular herbal option acts as a cleanser and anti-inflammatory. To create a shampoo to combat dandruff, one should mix two cups (500 ml) of a soap bark decoction with 200 grams of soft soap. It is important to remember that this mixture is only for external use and not for internal consumption.

c) Fenugreek Seeds:

When taking two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds and soaking them overnight in water, you can ground them into a fine paste by the morning. The paste should be applied to the scalp and left to work its magic for an hour. Afterwards, you should wash your hair with a soap-nut (ritha) solution or shikakai.

d) Lime:

After washing your hair, you may create a natural cure for dandruff by rinsing your hair with a teaspoon of fresh lime juice. This remedy also helps to control dandruff, promote glowing hair, as well as remove stickiness.

e) Beet:

Some individuals have found reasonable results when boiling the tops and roots of beets in water. While you may think that the beet itself is used on the hair, it is actually the concentrated beet water that should be massaged into the scalp with the fingertips. This process should be repeated each night. When choosing beets, it is the white variety that provides better results.

BobbinIsCool

and i’ve just come back from a hot country, and returned to SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Viking8779

VINGER WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4ever29

for anyone not thinking pee and poop are the waste from your body and can do serious damange to you if you get it in your eyes or any open wound or yuck in mouth or nose…..
Icis

I have tried the Lime juice…had’nt tried the Lemon juice just yet! I just started getting Dandruff and always felt sorry for people who had Dandruff and look at me now…I now feel sorry for myself. I’ve tried the Head and Shoulders, T/gel and now the Lime juice…although I only did it one time I guess I should make it part of my Daily regimen if I wish to combat this evil curse! I am now gonna try The Apple Cider or Vinegar one to see if that will do the trick….I have never had any hair problems and not sure what the heck could have caused mine…cause My hair was so use to Salon Hair Products and since I am no longer employed I have to use store bought cheap stuff now…and this is the outcome. I used a Rave hairspray which I noticed shortly I had flakes. and then I used V-05 shampoos the cheapest ever and my hair started falling out…DON’T EVER USE THAT SHAMPOO!!! I KNEW OF SOMEONE ELSE WHO STARTED HAVING THAT PROBLEM OF LOSING HAIR CAUSE OF V-05. I NOW EXPERIENCE SUCH Oily hair and losing hair each and every time I shower that I have wall art going on in the shower wall and literally sit there and cry as I watch my hair fall out and nothing seems to be helping me! I dread having to do my hair cause it seems to be perfect for the day but a day or 2 later I start seeing the oiliness in my hair again! I stopped eating Avocados and Chips cause of the high content of Oil to see if this will subside. If anyone can help me with your tried and true remedies I will greatly appreciate it very much! Just not sure about the pee rememdy…for Sure NOT the Pooh one! and The kitty Litter one and Grass Clippings one is all hogwash to me…someone just threw that one out there to throw desperate people off! I’d be worried about the chemicals in the Kitty Litter and also grass clippings cause of some Fertilizers that folks use on their grasses….So, I could already see someone on 1,000 Ways to Die Episode…due to Killer Dandruff on your head!…SO, PLEASE PEOPLE THINK ABOUT IT VERY HARD AND USE YOUR BETTER JUDGEMENT ON THE PROPERTIES CONTAINED IN SOME OF THIS REMEDIES THAT COULD OR COULD NOT HELP YOUR HAIR!

I was almost temped to use some clorox on my scalp to see if this would kill the so-called fungus…But, I know the bleach could cause my hair to turn lighter…much less could get into my eyes and cause me to go blind! The Listerine rememdy sounds abit interesting however it does contain alcohol which some Hairsprays and or shampoo’s do as well….just not sure what the alcohol content is in Listerine. So, I’m just gonna google and see what the other part of the World uses…Maybe Acupuncture could do the trick or some Ancient Chinese Secret…I hope I will keep my fingers crossed!

Good Luck to All! and God Bless our BedHeads!
Shirley Aronoff

Have tried everything; dermatologists, RX’s and the best thing I have found is Nizoral shampoo. When we were kids we used Glover’s Mange Cure and we had the healthiest, shinest hair ever. Don’t kow if they still make it – smelled bad but great results.
Allie

im trying viniger!
Shirley Aronoff

Have tried everythinbg – dermatologists, RX’s. The best thing I have found is Nizoral shampoo. When we were kids we used Glover’sMange cure and we had the healthiest, shinest, thick hair. Don’tthink they make the original any more – had a potent smell but it worked.
Seraphic

I used to have a really bad dandruff problem where I had these huge flakes on my scalp – they would hardly every fall but just the fact that they could be visibly see was incredibly embarrassing! Here’s what you do to get rid of it:

Buy a bottle of head and shoulders and then empty 1 cup of the shampoo into another bottle, add a quarter cup of white vinegar to this and shake well. Apply this mixture to your hair every time you shampoo and leave on for 3-5 minutes not forgetting to shake the bottle before each use.

P.S. I’m sure you could use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar but I hate the smell of it.

Hope this helps you, it worked for me
Seraphic

oh yeah I forgot to add – for all those considering the blood, urine, kitty litter, poop, grass clippings etc… please don’t!!!! – you don’t have to take my word for it but at least please consider running this idea by your doctor or dermatologist before going through with it.
cafe

Urine is, by its nature, antiseptic. Do your research. It is not dangerous and you certainly can’t give yourself any disease you don’t already have. Quit spouting things you know nothing about. Urine is a scientifically proven remedy for athlete’s foot and it works just as well for dandruff.
dandruffdesperate :)

well i use mouthwash (any type) it gets rids off the dandruff until you have your next shower! i have really really bad dandruff and ive tried vinegar and oils ..none of these work for me! with mouthwash all you have to do is:
1) Pour it onto you hair , then comb you hair with a CLEAN comb!
2) Wrap a towel around your hair and leave it in for 2-3 hours
3) Then wash you hair with an anti dandruff shampoo (Head & Shoulders)
4) Blow Dry your hair
cj

A symptom of vitamin D deficiency or lack of sun shine is flaky scalp. Get out and get some sunshine ; D
oww much

the lime burns my head if you ask me you should wash out any product that burns, if it burns wash out imediatly it will make it worse if you dont you can try using yogurt or vinegar dont use dihariah but u can use pee so far i only tried lime but the pee should work
oww much

this site is relly funny. this paragraph made me laf so much

ok when you have diarrhea put the diarrhea in a cup and wash your hair with it, rinse and take many showers afterwards to remove the smell but it works, the high levels of acid practically kill the dandruff.

but this paragraph made me pee in my pants

Ok first of all, don’t even try the “putting pee on ur head thing” it does not work!! And jean…wtf?! Diarrhea?! I’m not gonna even comment on that -__-
K well a PROVEN method is wat everyone keeps saying, rinse ur hair with vinegars, or use coconut milk, that also works rly well there r many other methods that work also but I use thoose two, hope it helps (:

man that was so funny they say lafter is the best medicine it did cure a few desises maybe it can cure dandruff who knows

good luck
Shirley Aronoff

I just went to a dermatologist and he said NOT to ever use lime juice as it could get on your skin and when subjected to the sun, you could lose pigment in your skin. He prescribed the prescription strenth Nizoral shampoo and clobetasol propionate solution. Best to see a dermatologist and get a prescription and get rid of it properly.
Sarcasm Intended

To solve dandruff just take some dog crap and rub it in your hair then make yourself throw up and rub the barf in your hair, then fart in a jar and unleash it in your hair. Then dance around for 10 minutes and then stuff your head in the toilet for half an hour. It should solve your problem

YEAH RIGHT THAT’S NOT GONNA WORK YOU FOOLS
glwheeler

I think that sometimes the remedies that work depend on the causes of the dandruff as well. I don’t know how comfortable I would be putting feces or blood in my hair, but I have to agree with a lot of the posters here that suggest olive oil and coconut oil. I actually use a olive oil based hair cream on my scalp, and organic virgin coconut oil on my hair. I notice that when I don’t use it, the dry scalp and dandruff come back with a vengence. Good luck everyone!
nom

you should dry your hair compeletely, it worked for me… but you also might have lice….
You’re all a bunch of morons

Nothing here works and everyone that posts a “natural cure” here is an idiot as well as in any other “natural dandruff cures” websites. It’s bad enough that the entire medical community has failed because of their baby testicle sized brains, but now you fucking retards are telling people to piss and shit on their own heads. It’s a travesty that the the medical community is either unwilling or too fucking stupid to be able to find even a reasonable control for dandruff. I have tried all of their ineffective potions and lotions to no avail. It goes away for about a month then comes back again. And just wait until you are off of their bullshit cures, your dandruff will be twice as bad. The bullshit “natural cures” that you fucktards are posting don’t even work for a day. Well, it may not work but at least you will smell like a turd salad!

I think I have a cure for dandruff. KILL a medical “professional.” It’s not like they are doing anything anyway. Either that or shave your head bald. I’m not even sure shaving your head will work. Probably will just appear to because the skin flakes will have nothing to cling to.
Paige

I have dandruff due to sunburn that I got on my head (don’t ask me how, I have near shoulder-length hair). I’ve seen a few that say I need more sunlight. How can I get rid of it if it’s just from sunburn?
shoty

okay it all started when i was 33 my dandruff was killing me
but with da viniger solution helped me out im so happy
Matt

ihate dandriff i have tried everything and nothing works
Final Verdict

FINAL VERDICT : After reading all the user experiences above ….
The best remedies are (and can be a combination of below)
No. 1 — Vinegar (Apple Cider Vinegar preferred)
No. 2 — Extra Virgin Olive Oil
No. 3 — Lime Juice
And last but not the least, switch to a herbal or baby shampoo and reduce the usage of standard shampoos having powerful chemicals.

ALL THE BEST.
Vicky

I’ve had dandruff for over 10 years now. It seems to get worse and worse with each passing year. I tried a few home remedies which didn’t give the desired results. Some did help fend off the dandruff until my next wash. But I found one that seems to work better than the rest. I’m shocked it hasn’t been mentioned here. You can use Aloe Vera Gel. Either straight from the plant or you can buy Pure Aloe Vera Gel from the pharmacy or natural foods store.

It’s fairly simple:

Cut a leaf from the plant and then cut open the leaf length wise. Only use the white part witch is jelly like. Smash it up real well. Put the gel generously on the scalp and rub it in really good. Keep it on for at least 30 minutes. Wash it off like you normally do with your regular shampoo and conditioner.

I actually wash off the gel with an all natural shampoo and conditioner. You can do this 3 times a week and eventually the flakes will be gone. I hope this works for you as well as it worked for me.
Jen

I have seborrheic dermatitis and the only shampoo that ever worked for me was Nizoral, but it got less and less effective over the past 3 years I’ve been using it.
Leaving in vinegar in my hair for a bit and rinsing works for me- I also like hydrogen peroxide but now that I’ve read all the comments- vitamin D deficiency is a possibility. I’m definitely going to try to go out into the sun more
Kylie

For the person who lost hair zinc may help it stop falling out. My hair was coming out in handfuls so I did a google search which suggested I take zinc pills from the health store and it stopped falling out
cocoandrico

Aloe Vera gel is rich in vitamins and amino acids and makes a great treatment for hair, as well as dry scalp/dandruff. There are lots of products available commercially containing Aloe, but it works great straight from the leaves of the plant. More info:
http://www.aloeplant.info/how-does-aloe-work-as-a-conditioner/
princess

dear dandruff friends.
when i had dandruff,i invented a new oil and applied it.i used it daily for 1 month and now i don’t have even one dandruff in my hair.this is how you do it:
ingredients
2 cups normal coconut oil
a handful of dried henna leaves
a handful of curry leaves
3 red hibiscus flower petals
1 cup coconut milk
8 tablespoons of vinegar
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
a handful of celery leaves(washed and sliced)
preparation:
boil coconut oil,henna,curry leaves and hibiscus petals together in a large pan.when the coconut oil turns green,pour it in a jar without removing other ingredients.mix 4 tablespoon vinegar and lemon juice in coconut milk.keep it away.boil celery leaves in water.when the water turns green,remove the leaves.add rest of the vinegar in the celery water.
apply the oil in the jar on the scalp.then wash the hair with warm water.apply the coconut milk,vinegar and lemon juice mixture on the hair instead of shampoo.wash again.at last wash hair with celery water and vinegar mixture.
try this.this will really work.see the results within 1 month.
Silvio

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Layla

Just warning everybody, from what I’ve researched, Hydrogen Peroxide will cause scarring of the scalp. This scarring kills the hair follicle and causes hair loss. This kind of hair loss is particularly bad because when scarring is involved, there is no hope of the hair growing back. Please be careful about anything you put on your hair or body. People will sell or tell you anything.
edward cullen

The best methods for the treatment of the dandruff are known to be the self-control and self-treatment method. The most common method is to go for the consumption of proper and balanced diet. Besides this, exercising in plenty of sunlight and open air can also help you in fighting against the problem of dandruff. In case if you find that these methods are not working then you can always take the help of a dermatologist. These are the experts who can recommend you the right lotion or the shampoo which can be commercial or natural and suit your body.
LeeLee

HUH?

I agree with the person who said that some of these posts are HILARIOUS!

The less hilarious ones are very helpful. I’m going to try apple cider vinegar and coconut OIL–I read that it has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Tea tree oil added to a sulfate-free shampoo is good too.

Thanks 2 everyone for posting!
Zee

Okay, all of you saying the “pee” posts are funny, yeah, they seem pretty funny/stupid. They really aren’t, however – urine WILL work to get rid of your dandruff – the “put fecal matter” on your head ones are not true. They’re just being what one would call a ‘troll’.

Try the urine therapy on your scalp; it WILL make it smell, but that’s why you shampoo afterwards, obviously…

Before you call people stupid for using urine therapy, try researching it online. Yes, oil, vinegar, other things will work, but if it’s that bad, then try using your urine. It’s not going to kill you, it came from you, and it’s natural, after all.

Don’t use blood, fecal matter, or anything that comes from your body, other than urine.
Once again, before calling me stupid, saying urine is repulsive or disgusting, research it online.

Medical proffesionals are hiding the urine therapy from people because if they use it then they’ll be losing money, because urine therapy is totally free, since you need only urine from your own body.
It is totally, one hundred percent, safe.

Thank you for having the patience to read this.
sujatha

1) pee

2) diet / avoid constipation

3) expose head in early morning sunlight
Smoney

Sugar!! Put a bag of plain white sugar in your bathroom. Scrub each area of your scalp with lots of sugar mixed with a tiny bit of conditioner to take the dry flakes off. The sugar dissolves in the hot water and after just shampoo it out. I have terrible dandruff and this works amazingly for me!
KW

is there a relationship between anger and aggressive dandruff?