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One of the causes of dandruff is the fungus; this is the bacteria that you must apply with immediate treatment. When talk about dandruff everyone seems to be avoiding it however as it continuously affects greater amount of population, everyone is now attentive about its causes as well as on the ways to prevent it. Dandruff is mostly due to the scalp fungus which creates excess skin and cell turnover.

As dandruff starts to slough off, it will surely appear on your shoulder and it's really embarrassing. Dandruff is one of the worst hair problems that you can encounter. The real cause of your dandruff problem is the fungus that looks like yeast that's stays tightly on your scalp and feeds on the oils of your skin. The dandruff sufferers commonly shed skin more rapidly compared to other people without dandruff. This mostly happens because of the fungus that uses enzymes referred to as the lipases in order to metabolize the skin oils that creates the so called oleic acid. The acids will penetrate your skin and it will also trigger the skin cell shedding.

The fungus in your scalp will multiply and invade for more if you have an imbalance on the food you are eating. Although you will treat it with different remedies, proper care and enough supply of B vitamins, zinc and fatty food are still needed. You should always make sure that you will always employ healthy diet so that the dandruff or the fungus in your scalp will not be irritated and you will be able to eliminate the excessive production of fungi naturally. You can also treat the fungus in your scalp through the application of products that contain anti-fungal ingredients and natural antimicrobial components.

How to prevent the multiplication of the Fungus in your scalp?

•Kitchen Healing through Apple Cider Vinegar: The apple cider vinegar is very beneficial in preventing the growth of the fungal because of the acidic properties that raises pH at your scalp. This vinegar is well known for its effective solution for hair problem like dandruff. If you will use this to control the growth of the fungus you have to make sure that it will be diluted before using. You have to mix it with distilled water.

•Herbal Healing through Tea Tree Oil: The tea tree oil is very well known for its antiseptic properties that are perfect for treating dandruff. There various tea tree oil shampoos that are available in the store however you can also make your own. You just have to mix it with herbal or baby shampoo and apply it at your scalp. Just massage it gently at your scalp and wait for about 5-7 minutes before rinsing.

You will be able to treat the fungus in your scalp immediately through the use of the recommended products. Dandruff or fungus is very annoying and irritating most especially if you will not apply certain remedies to treat the fungus in your scalp. Dandruff is a fungus that affects millions of people physically and psychologically.

HEALTH

DID YOU KNOW

THAT DANDRUFF

IS A FUNGUS?

by Blaz Bizjak

8 |WINTER | 2014