Homeopathy has solutions for dandruff too

New Delhi:There is nothing more embarrassing than to brush off those white flakes off your shoulder seen especially when you’re wearing dark colours. Dark outfits and dandruff simply don't go together. And sadly most people do have dandruff and invest great time and money on it.

Dandruff is an all-prevailing ailment, most commonly found in people between the ages of 12 and 80. Also described as Seborrhea Capitos or excessive sebum production of the scalp, today it is mostly agreed that dandruff is associated with a tiny fungus called Pityrosporum ovale, which constitutes the major part of skin flora.

One suffers from dandruff when the normal limit of 46 per cent of Pityrosporum increases up to the 74 per cent mark.

There are two different causes of Dandruff -- Internal and External:

Internal causes

• Hormonal imbalance.
• Poor health/hygiene.
• Allergic Hypersensitivity.
• Emotional stress.
• Improper nutrition.

External causes

• Excessive use of hair sprays and gels, hair-colouring products, curling irons.
• Cold weather and dry indoor heaters.
• Infrequent shampooing of the hair or inadequate rinsing of the scalp and hair.

When one suffers from Dandruff they often turn to anti-dandruff or detergent based shampoos, which clean the hair well, but they often cause drying of the scalp, which makes the flaking worse.

Homeopathy and Dandruff:

To get rid of those terrible flakes the experts first determine the exact cause of the flakes, which further helps give corrective treatment.

At Dr Batra’s the experts combine trichology with homeopathy to make an effective combination to fight out dandruff. Homeopathy helps control itching as well as the fungal overgrowth. Being a holistic form of medicine, it lays emphasis on both mental and physical aspects while treating a patient, which is why; it is always the first choice of treatment for recurring and chronic ailments like dandruff.

Madhur suffered a dry dandruff condition. On taking his case study it was observed that he had been epileptic for past 12 yrs. He constantly worried about his future. Stress was the main reason for his persistent dandruff. He was prescribed constitutional medicine Nux Vomica, 200C, two times a day. Within a month, his dandruff was reduced to 50 per cent. After 10 months, he is relieved from dandruff. The medicine not only helped him to control his dandruff but also helped him calm down his anxiety and stress levels.

Homeopathic Medicines

Mezereum 200: Five pills four times a day, helps in getting rid of dandruff. Indicated for dandruff when it is severe, the hair gets entangled and scabs are formed on the scalp.

Calcarea Sulph 200: Five pills four times a day has been found to be very effective, specifically indicated when dandruff is yellowish in colour.

Arnica 200: Five pills four times a day, is recommended for damaged cells, caused due to hard brushing, combing, pulling of hair, tight buns and resulting in dandruff.

For health queries write in to [email protected] or consult specialists at Dr Batra's Positive Health Clinics at 22816516, 32962231 or SMS DB to 6767.

Remedies are indicative. To be taken under medical supervision only.