Neem Leaves - Cure For Scalp Infections and Skin Disorders
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Neem Tree has been referred to as the "Nature's Drugstore". Every part of the tree is used in some or the other kind of medicinal preparations like the oil form the leaves of the tree is used in manufacturing soaps, the slender branches are used as teeth cleaners. The tree has numerous health benefits and is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-diabetic and anti-fertility. In this article, we would look at some of the benefits of neem on skin care and hair care.
Skin Care: Neem is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal so it keeps all kinds of skin disorders at bay if used regularly.
You can chew the leaves of the tree early in the morning accompanying it with honey. The leaves would purify your blood, build up your immune system, improves the toxin elimination process and reduce the blood sugar level which is very good for diabetics. Chewing them will clean your teeth too.
Boil its leaves in water and use the boiled water for bathing purposes. It will take care of all your skin disorders. This is a good way of maintaining hygiene in the private parts of the body and also helps get rid of bacteria responsible for body odor.
Make a paste of the leaves for a face mask. It is extremely good for clearing up acne and pimples.
Apply the neem water on any skin disorder like fungal infections or any kind of allergies. They get cleared up in a day or two.
Neem oil or water is of great relief for any kinds of skin burns or cuts.
It gives great relief from sunburns too.
Hair Care: Since the neem leaves are anti-bacterial, they can be used in getting rid of scalp infections.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) - An Overview
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Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a form of hair transplantation, in which individual follicular units are taken directly from the donor area. A very small circular incision in the skin is made around the follicular unit, which is then removed from the scalp. This avoids the necessity of a linear incision, which takes place in more traditional forms of hair transplantation such as Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), which uses a strip harvesting method. FUE was developed in order to avoid the linear scar that results from hair transplantation using the strip harvesting method. FUE is thought to be most suitable for patients who like their hair worn very short or, ironically, for those who like to shave their heads or have a fashionable buzz cut! It does make you wonder why such individuals require hair transplantation in the first place!
Implementing FUE hair transplantation is a highly skilled procedure. Prior to the operation, the surgeon clips a large section of the hair in the donor area. It is possible to perform the procedure in someone with long hair, with the sides shaved in strips so that it can be covered by the surrounding hair, but this causes a visibility problem, because the open area is not removed. As the surface hair is at a different angle to the follicle below the skin, correct alignment can be difficult and keeping the tool exactly parallel with the follicles can be a challenge. Individual scars produced using the FUE method are numerous but are extremely small. The open wounds can weep and crust for some days after hair transplantation, but healing is generally very good. The procedure is particularly useful for those patients with an increased risk of donor scarring, such as non-Caucasians. However, any hair transplantation procedure should be undertaken with caution, if it all, in patients with known healing and scarring problems, for example in people who have a history of Keloid scarring. It should be noted that FUE does produce scarring, despite a common misconception that this is not the case. However, the individual scars are extremely small and so healing is normally very quick. The procedure also causes minimal disruption to those active patients who take part in contact sports, as healing is very fast. Moreover, there is minimal discomfort in the donor area and no post-operative pain in the recipient area.
With FUE, it is possible to use non-scalp hair, such as beard or other body hair, to complement the scalp hair transplantation procedure. Unfortunately, such hair is often a poor match with scalp hair and is therefore only of minimal benefit. Resultant scarring on the donor areas of the body could also present a cosmetic issue. FUE is particularly recommended for patients who have a tight scalp and for which more conventional hair transplant procedures might be difficult. The small incisions also make it easier to extract donor tissue from previously inaccessible areas, such as low on the back of the scalp or very close to the ears or temples.
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3 Quick Home Remedies For An Itchy Scalp
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You don't need to suffer any more, as there are some simple home remedies for an itchy scalp that you can try for yourself cheaply and quickly. No need to go trudging over to the pharmacy to get some toxic chemical potion to put on your scalp. In today's fast-paced and technologically-minded society we often tend to forget that nature has provided us with many of the remedies and cures that we need. For thousands of years civilisations have used their extensive knowledge of the natural world to improve the condition of common ailments and assist healing using the simplest of naturally occurring ingredients.
It is important to note that the best way to tackle itchy scalp problems, as with any other affliction, is to find out the cause of the problem and do your best to rectify it there and then use these remedies as ways to assist healing and sooth the condition. If in doubt about anything, please don't hesitate to consult your doctor or dermatologist.
In this article I'm going to give you some great little home remedies for an itchy scalp, dandruff problems and other skin irritations, which you can make in as little as 10 minutes and using only natural ingredients and oils. Most of the products mentioned here can be easily found in any local health store.
Itchy Scalp Remedy No. 1
To relieve itching, natural oils such as Lavender, German Chamomile, and Eucalyptus can have a significant soothing effect when mixed together and dabbed locally on affected areas. The use of Neem oil can also have a profound effect on preventing dandruff and is often used to relieve conditions like psoriasis and eczema. These oils can be added to water (4 parts water to 1 part oil) and sprayed directly onto the scalp and/or added to your shampoo and conditioners also.
Itchy Scalp Remedy No. 2
Juniper berry is a good anti-inflammatory
Crush ½ cup of juniper berries into 2 cups of boiled water. Allow to cool and apply to areas of inflamed, infected or irritated skin to relieve inflammation and throbbing. Apply to your scalp, leave for 10 mins and rinse off.
Itchy Scalp Remedy No. 3
Chamomile for inflammation and conditioning.
Chamomile is a flower that is renowned for its cosmetic and conditioning benefits to skin and hair! It makes a great conditioner for hair and also enhances color in blond and red hair. Wash your face with chamomile tea a few times a week to add a glow to your skin. Chamomile is also good to use as a compress for inflammation and chamomile oil dabbed on scalp sores is very soothing.
Apply to the scalp to soothe itching. Chamomile tea is readily available from the tea section of your supermarket or you can make your own by boiling a pint of water and adding 2 teaspoons of chamomile flowers.
Remedies For Scalp Psoriasis
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Scalp psoriasis is a condition which tends to be debilitating at times. This is because it is usually accompanied by itchiness of the scalp and those red painful scaly patches. Aside from the discomfort it brings, it can also be quite embarrassing because the thick plaques can sometimes be situated in a visible location such the neck or even the forehead. Fortunately, there are remedies for scalp psoriasis available.
If you are one of these people who are unfortunately suffering from this condition, you need not lose hope. You will be glad to know that there are a lot of remedies that you can do in order to treat the said condition. One popular remedy is by the use of shampoos which contain salicylic acid.
The salicylic acid content helps to soften the thick scaly plaques in order to make it easier to eradicate. Salicylic can be quite a harmful chemical to put on your hair, so follow application instructions carefully.
If you are a bit hesitant in using salicylic acid, you could also opt to use olive oil to soften the scales. All you have to do is heat the olive oil until it is warm to touch. Massage a generous amount onto your scalp and cover it with a towel. Leave the mixture on your scalp for a couple of minutes. Before rinsing, brush your hair with a soft bristled brush in order to remove the softened flaky scales.
Products containing tar have also been proven to be an effective treatment for psoriasis. Tar can be mixed in shampoo or even soap, so you can choose whichever you want to use. The problem with tar is that it tends to have an extremely unpleasant odor and it also stains. Usually they are massaged onto the scalp and it is left on the scalp for a couple of minutes before you can rinse it off.
Phototherapy is also one therapy that is beginning to be a popular choice especially among people who are suffering from severe cases of scalp psoriasis. This method makes use of high intensity amounts of UV light; the UV light is administered via a UV comb. In mild cases of this condition, you do not need to make use a UV light therapy. As a matter of fact, the UV rays of the sun is already enough to help treat it.
As you can see, there are a lot of treatment options when it comes to curing scalp psoriasis. Whichever remedy you choose to apply, be sure to take some action before the condition complicates.
Ringworm Scalp Treatment - How to Stop and Prevent Ringworm Infection
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What is a Scalp Ringworm
A scalp ringworm is actually a fungal infection of the scalp. It came to be know as such since worms traveled in laps around a short circle. The scalp ringworm is a very common infection. It causes itchy bald-looking patches on the head which can be very uncomfortable. An estimated 3 to 8 percent of the United States population is infected with scalp ringworm. The disease, also known as "tinea capitis", tends to be more common in children of ages 4 -14 due to their weakened immune system.
Causes of Scalp Ringworm
Generally, scalp ringworm is transmitted from person to person. It can be very contagious if the infected person has an open wound in the infected area. It can also be transmitted from animals. People that have a lot of contact with animals should check themselves regularly.
Ringworm Scalp Treatment
There are many over-the-counter ringworm scalp treatments that you can get at your local pharmacy. Most of these ringworm scalp treatments take about 4 weeks to completely eliminate the infection. Remedies include ointments or orally taken capsules for which you may need a prescription. Most of these ointments just require you to wash the infected part, let it dry and apply the cream.
Prevention
To prevent from having to resort to ringworm scalp treatments one must:
o Not share hats, hair brushes, or anything that makes contact with your head
o Have good hair hygiene, shampoo your hair at least once a day.
If prevention has failed, the only solution is to treat the disease with a ringworm scalp treatment.
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