Itchy Scalp

Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp

 

 

Cause & Symptoms

 

The main causes of itchy scalp are heavy dandruffs, parasites, seborrheic dermatitis, yeast and dry skin. This condition can be defined by average to serious under medical observation. Symptoms are skin infection, itch, swelling, redness, mole, flaky scalp, thin, and damaged hair. From very first stage it begins with little hair fall and then turns into serious condition if you don’t treat it.

 

9 Best Natural Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp

 

1. Essential oil mixture

 

Various mixture of essential oil is one of the very effective remedies for itchy scalp. You can use mixture of some natural oil like-avocado, lavender, tea tree oil, olive, almond and coconut oil. Amount of use depends upon your hair. For better result use regular basis and continue with same amount.

 

2. Honey banana and onion juice mask

 

There is no end of goodness of honey. Honey considered as great natural anti biotic agent. Take an over ripe banana and mash it. Chop one onion and take the juice from it. Now mix 2 tbs of honey and onion juice with one banana pest. Apply this mixture on scalp and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water and shampoo. This paste will help to reduce flakes, dandruffs and inflammation.

 

3. Use hot oil

 

Hot oil massage is always great remedies for hair and scalp. It helps scalp to get extra natural moister and smothering hair. Massaging hot oil will increase blood flow in scalp skin and lessen dryness. Take some amount of olive oil and warn it. Add few drops of local honey. Now massage with figure for few minutes. Also comb hair before shampoo that let the blood circulate on scalp.

 

4. Lemon

 

Lemon is another helpful ingredient to heal itchy scalp. Just pour some fresh lemon juice and use it before shampoo. Remember to shampoo after 5-6 minute; otherwise acid can damage your scalp and hair.

 

5. Apple cider vinegar

 

ACV contains some powerful anti – inflammation properties that help to kill the yeast and virus. Mixture of apple cider vinegar and water is one of easiest home remedies for itchy scalp. First rinse scalp with clear water and apply mixture directly to scalp with cotton balls or pads. After few minutes, shampoo with clear water.

 

6. Diluted baking soda

 

Diluted baking soda with water is also very helpful natural remedies for itchy scalp. Make a mixture in same proportion and let it stay for few minutes.

 

7. Aloe Vera

 

You can use it directly from plant or buy organic one from super shop. Simply use aloe Vera gel on scalp skin with hand and then shampoo out.

 

8. Coconut oil

 

Yes this simple oil around you can be really helpful for you in this moment. At first heat some oil (not too much) and use it. Regularly using really works good for scalp and hair as well. Best to use before shampoo.

 

9. Tea tree oil

 

Tea tree oil one of the best natural ingredient that contains strong anti-inflammation, anti-bacterial properties. It is very effective to heal itchy scalp condition. Recommended dose for tea tree oil is 10 to 20 drops on shampoo for al least 4 days a week. It will help to ease itchiness, flakiness and swelling of scalp skin.

 

Recommended Diet for Itches Sclap

 

Because of your scalp condition you are losing your hair, so it’s important to give some extra nutrient to your skin and hair. Fatty acids, Vitamin A, B, C and zinc containing foods are especially recommended for dry and itchy scalp.  Some food, vegetables, nuts riches with vitamin C and other important ingredient containing minerals is very essential to recover. Taking good amount of water also helps to keep skin follicle moisture.