Do you
suffer from itchy scalp. This can cause a lot of discomfort and also hair loss.
It can be embarrassing in public to scratch your hair.
Some of the most common causes are dandruff, dry scalp, sebaceous cysts, poor
hair care, excessive anxiety. It can also be caused due to fungus, poor diet
and viral infection.
There are many ways to treat an itchy scalp without spending money on expensive treatments and products which have chemicals in it.
Some common kitchen ingredients can be used to treat itchy scalp
Lemon juice
Lemon is one the best ingredients for your hair and skin. Due to antiseptic properties present in the lemon, itchy scalp can be effectively treated. Applying lemon over scalp also helps to treat dandruff problems. Lemon works as a great conditioner as well. Various experts have recommended that if lemon is used for a month or two it will help you get rid of this problem completely.
Take 2-3 lemons and cut it into half. Squeeze out the juice and collect it in a separate bowl.
Apply this lemon juice on your scalp using a cotton ball and make sure you apply it thoroughly from the roots.
Wash off after 10 minutes.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar helps to work against dandruff and also strengthens your roots.
You can make
hairspray at home that will help to treat itchy scalp.
Take a container and fill it half with apple cider vinegar.
Fill the rest half of the bottle with water and then shake the container well.
You can use this hair spray every day before you go to take a bath and wash it
off.
Spray this solution all over your hair and wash it off after 20 minutes.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera gel contains moisturizing properties, which may relieve excessive dryness and itching. If fresh aloe vera gel is not available you can purchase pure aloe vera gel available in the market.
Spread some fresh aloe vera gel onto your scalp using your fingers.
Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes and then wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
For best results with any of these remedies, follow them without fail for some time to completely treat the itchy scalp.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil works as an amazing conditioner. It can be considered as the effective way to treat itchy scalp. Coconut oil helps to work against the fungal and other infections on the scalp.
You can add 2-3 drops of coconut oil every time in your shampoo and then rinse off your hair with it.
You can give a nice massage to your scalp with coconut oil every day.
Once the oil settles down you can wash it off using a baby shampoo.
Baking soda
Each one of us does have baking soda at home and hence it becomes very easy to make a hair pack using baking soda.
Baking soda is the most efficient product that helps to work effectively against itchy scalp.
Take 4-5 spoons of baking soda in a bowl and add some water to it.
Mix the ingredients together and make a thick paste.
Apply this paste on your scalp directly and leave it undisturbed for some time.
Wash off after 20-25 minutes.
Repeat this every alternate day to get rid of itchy scalp completely.
Summary
Some of the
most common causes for itchy scalp are dandruff, dry scalp, sebaceous cysts,
poor hair care.
There are many ways to treat an itchy scalp using home remedies.
Lemon works as a great conditioner, apple cider vinegar helps to work against
dandruff, coconut oil helps to work against the fungal and other infections on
the scalp and baking soda relieves itchy scalp.
Try these home remedies regularly to keep itchy scalp at bay.
