How to remove eyebrow dandruff permanently?

Eyebrow Dandruff: Causes, Prevention, and DIY Home Remedies

Eyebrow dandruff is a common skin related problem that usually occurs due to seborrheicdermatitis in the people of 30 to 60 years of age. It results in rashes, itchiness and white flakes on the eyebrow skin. However, it is not a contagious disease. It mostly occurs during puberty, due to excessive oil secretion by the skin. While in babies this particular problem is known as cradle cap. Fortunately, there are effective DIY home remedies that can cure eyebrow dandruff permanently. In this article, we will cover such remedies, causes, symptoms and preventions for eyebrow dandruff. 

What causes eyebrow dandruff?

There are several reasons for getting dandruff in the eyebrows such as:

• Chronic stress
• Hormonal changes 
• Illness
• Environmental changes (cold or dry climate)
• Poor immune system
• Parkinson disease
• Genetic disorder
• Harsh chemicals (soaps/shampoos)
• Medication side effects

There are also two types of fungal infections that are responsible for eyebrow dandruff. 

1. Malassezia: It is a fungus present in the oily skin & its secretion results in itching, inflammation and irritation.
2. Contact Dermatitis: It occurs due to allergies caused by coming in contact with new substances for example: shampoo, soap, perfume etc. It leads to red, itchy rashes and scaly skin.

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Eyebrow Dandruff: Symptoms

Eyebrow dandruff can be identified by these various signs:

• Whitish peeled skin
• Itchiness 
• Inflammation
• Red rashes
• Irritation
• Scaly skin

When to contact a doctor?

Normally there are many home remedies that will cure this problem. But in severe cases where there are strong symptoms of 

• High fever
• Pus-like pimples
• Inflamed skin
• Pain

then it’s advisable to consult the nearest dermatologist.

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DIY Home Treatment for Eyebrow Dandruff

Coconut Oil Remedy

• Take some amount of natural coconut oil.
• Add a little quantity of camphor in it.
• Store it in a mini glass container.
• Apply this oil to the affected brows.
• You will see the results from the next day.

2.      Lemon Juice

• Apply lemon juice on the itchy eye scalp.
• Wash it off with warm water after 30 minutes. It will add lustre to the hairs and remove dandruff. You can also add lemon juice into the above remedy (coconut + camphor oil). This will eliminate the problem of severe dandruff and even lice.

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Eyebrow Dandruff: Precaution(s)

There are certain skincare tips to prevent the eyebrow dandruff from occurring:

• Proper grooming and hygiene
• Avoid touching or scratching
• Apply moisturizer 
• Cover the forehead while applying hair color.
• Do not use harsh chemical based shampoos
• Use castor oil on brows and lashes 

FAQs

Q. How is baby shampoo effective for eyebrow dandruff?

Baby shampoo is gentle and paraben-free in comparison to anti-dandruff shampoos. Anti-Dandruff shampoos contain harsh chemicals that strip off the natural lubricating oils from the brow hairs. As brow hairs have softer and delicate follicles than scalp hairs. Tip: Baby shampoo should be used after proper dilution.

Q. What is the difference between dry skin and eyebrow dandruff?

Dry skin often leads to irritation and flaking off. While in the case of eyebrow dandruff the skin releases excessive oils that create the skin cells to shed off.

Q. Does eyebrow dandruff cause permanent hair loss from the brows and lashes?

Eyebrow dandruff does not lead to permanent hair loss. However, in the case of constant scratching, the hair follicles get uprooted. But still, it won’t be permanent and resolved after the dandruff is cured.

Q. What will happen if all the flakes from eyebrows are scratched with the help of nails?

Eyebrow flakes should not be scratched or touched as it will increase irritation and itching. While doing it with the nails can also introduce dirt onto the skin that will worsen the infection. 

Q. How does eyebrow dandruff lead to dry and itchy skin on the forehead and nasal area?

Eyebrow dandruff can spread to the facial skin by scratching or rubbing the flakes. That can further increase itchy and irritant conditions on the face including ears and nose. It may also hurt on touching. 

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