Dandruff and Homoeopathy

Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition marked by itching and flaking of the skin on your scalp. Although dandruff isn't contagious and is rarely serious, it can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat.
The good news is that dandruff usually can be controlled.
Homeopathy has many remedies that help dandruff. As always, you need to consult a homoeopath who will prescribe the right remedy.
Some of the remedies are :
Arsenic Alb: 
When the scalp is covered with white dry scales and itches.
Calcarea carb:
When there is dandruff and is painful when combing.
Lycopodium: 
When the scalp is itchy and headache after a hot bath.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil helps eliminate dandruff due to its anti-fungal properties. It also moisturizes dry scalp and provides relief from itching.
1Take some coconut oil and mix half the amount of lemon juice in it.
2 Rub it on your scalp and massage for a few minutes.
3 Wash your hair after at least 20 minutes.
4 Follow this remedy two to three times a week.
Olive Oil
Scalp dryness can be cured with regular use of extra virgin olive oil, an effective natural moisturizer.
1 Simply heat some extra virgin olive oil until it is slightly warm. Massage it onto your scalp and then wrap your hair in a towel for half an hour.
2 Brush your hair thoroughly to remove the dry flakes and then wash your hair.
Apples to get rid of Dandruff
Apply 2 tbsp. of apple juice mix in water directly to the scalp. Apples have enzymes that eliminate dead skin cells that further causes scalp flakes. Leave this home remedy on the scalp 5 to 10 minutes before washing your hair.

The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider