Home remedies for itchy scalp. Unlike dry scalp, an itchy scalp is a much more troublesome condition. It is not easy to treat using home remedies unless the cause behind it is identified. The technique is to recognize the reason behind itchy scalp and then use home remedies for that specific condition. Hence, the remedy depends on the cause of itchy scalp.
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Home remedies for itchy scalp :
These are the major causes of itchy scalp and how to resolve them.
- Dandruff : This is the major cause of mild itchy scalp. One can use home remedies for dandruff. These would eliminate dandruff and also alleviate any itching on the scalp.
- Yeast infection : Excessive overgrowth of yeast in the body can also lead to itching on the scalp. One can reduce the infection by yeast like Candida by eating less yeast made foods, like bread and also reducing the consumption of additional sugar. All of these contribute to yeast overgrowth which affects skin health and may cause itching.
- Fungal infection of the scalp : It is very easy for the scalp to get infected by fungus and these organisms also lead to hair loss. They can be controlled by washing the hair in lemon water or apple cider vinegar diluted in water. Since both of these are acidic in nature, they help in killing those fungi on the spot. After that, one should use an anti-fungal oil on the scalp, like coconut oil. More stronger anti-fungal oils are neem oil and lavender oil. However these two are very strong oils and can lead to irritation or burning if applied directly. They should be applied after properly diluting them in olive oil. Rinse off this oil after use. Doing this treatment few times a day can help in getting over the fungal infection which is causing the itchy scalp.
- Psoriasis : This is a disease which can cause rashes on the whole scalp or anywhere on the skin. Psoriasis has no treatment but it can be relieved to a great extent using home remedies for psoriasis. This condition looks as reddish inflamed rashes on the scalp which are very itchy. Scalp psoriasis causes intense itching, so much so that the person is unable to sleep at night.
- Itchy scalp due to scratching : Sometimes, during mild itching, a person may scratch the scalp with nails. This deep scratch causes pain and further itching. Such a condition can be calmed by washing the scalp with cool chamomile tea. Prepare a tea with only chamomile in water. Let it cool below room temperature so that it feels cold. Then slowly pour it on the area where itching is being experienced.
Aloe Vera has also been used to treat itchy scalp and burning sensation. Massaging a hair oil, like almond oil or coconut oil into the scalp regularly is a simple and effective remedy to prevent itchy scalp condition without any hassles. Cold water is also a simple remedy for dry scalp.
