Dandruff is the common skin problem that we face in our daily life. With dandruff our hairs loose their beauty and can even become a nightmare for us. Healthy hairs make us attractive while hairs with dandruff can spoil our personality. So get rid of unwanted ‘flakes’, the dandruff.

Dandruff is common, albeit complex, skin problem resulting in the excessive flaking of dry, white skin from the scalp. Dry skin, oily skin, overuse of styling products, poor diet, stress, excessive shampooing, a fat-eating yeast fungus called Malassezia, more serious skin conditions, and any combination of the above can all contribute to your dandruff problem. But just as diverse as the causes of dandruff are, so are the treatments; there are an abundance of trusted self-care options for getting rid of dandruff.

Anti dandruff shampoos are a cure for dandruff, but far from a permanent one. The problem returns within a short while of discontinuing usage of the shampoo. In more severe cases of dandruff and in unresponsive cases, we may need a prescription strength dandruff treatment shampoo only available from doctor. The most commonly prescribed one is Nizoral. It can help to destroy that fungus called Malassezia by inhibiting its growth, thus eliminating most of the flaking and excessive skin shedding.

I found this interesting solution while surfing the internet. Boil 4 table spoons of dried thyme (not sure whether we have thyme here in Malaysis; anyone knows?) in half a litre of water for 10 minutes. After it has cooled, strain it through a sieve. Massage the liquid into your scalp 3 times a week and leave it there overnight.

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