Ayurveda For Hair Diseases Hair diseases are problems affecting the hair, hair follicles and scalp and includes hair loss, infections, dandruff , premature greying and baldness and sometimes other disorders causing itching and scaling. Every person wants shiny and lustrous hair ; be it man or women no one likes the idea of hair fall or balding. In today’s world stress, pollution , chemicals in various hair care products has led to a widespread problem of premature greying, loss of hair and dandruff. But the good news is that Ayurveda offers very easy and natural ways to deal with hair diseases and problems. Here are some of the common hair problems and their natural cures Dandruff Dandruff is a common form of skin eczema called seborrhea. It is a chronic scalp condition marked by flaking of the skin on your scalp. While dandruff isn't infectious and is seldom serious, it can be embarrassing, itchy and sometimes challenging to treat. Dandruff can happen at any age. A form of dandruff known as cradle cap occurs in new-borns and infants. Our body in a natural process constantly sheds dead skin cells as new cells are formed. And most of the times this is a gradual process that goes unnoticed. But, there are times when this process can speed up generating excessive amounts of dead skin cells, which causes dandruff. The main causes of dandruff are – oily skin, overuse of chemical laden hair products, emotional stress, washing your hair too much or too little, very hot, dry or cold climates, other skin conditions, common fungus called malassezia also may contribute to dandruff and sometimes a weakened immune system also leads to dandruff. Symptoms of Dandruff- when you notice tiny, unattached, whitish flakes on your scalp or trapped in hair strand with an itchy feeling, you have a dandruff problem. But sometimes extreme flaking can also be a symptom of seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection or excoriation linked with infestation of head lice. Ayurveda offers very simple and natural remedies for treating dandruff. All the ayurvedic remedies are completely natural and free of any side effects. Hair Loss The human hair grows approximately 1 centimetre each month. At any point of time most of the hair in the scalp is growing. Once the growth is complete the hair goes into a resting period and falls off and new hair starts to grow in its place. It is normal to shed some hair every day as it is a part of natural cycle. But the problem arises when you loos too much hair . You know you are suffering from hair fall when-you can see a receding hairline toward the top of your scalp, you can find clamps of hair in the drain or tub very time you shower, you can find hair in the bed pillow, chairs that you sit on often, your car seat and clothes. Hair loss can affect men, women and children and may lead to problems with confidence and self-esteem.