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Itchy Scalp Remedy – Natural Home Remedies For An Itchy Scalp
May 1st
Anne Cresacre asked:
Sore, burning itchy scalp? Dry, painful flaky scalp and dandruff? Or does your scalp just feel not quite right?
Whichever case it may be, you’ll be glad to hear that an itchy scalp can be soothed and alleviated using simple natural home remedies that can be made in as little as 10 or 15 minutes.
Please note that as with all medical conditions, I would advise you to speak to your doctor or dermatologist if you are suffering from a serious condition. If you are pregnant you MUST consult your doctor before starting any treatment.
Okay, so let’s get on to the home remedies for an itchy scalp.
Itchy Scalp Remedy No. 1
Fenugreek seeds are excellent for getting rid of dandruff:
Take 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds and soak overnight in water In the morning grind the soft seeds into a fine paste Apply this paste all over scalp and leave for half an hour Rinse off thoroughly with soap nut solution A teaspoon of lime juice on the last rinse will work wonders
Itchy Scalp Remedy No. 2
Now this one’s an old folk remedy. Apple cider vinegar has been used for decades and will help restore the proper acid/alkaline balance of the scalp and kill a bacteria that clogs the pores that release oil to the scalp. It is the clogging of pores on your scalp that result in scales and crusts being formed.
Dilute the apple cider vinegar by 50% with water Apply to the scalp and let dry. No need to rinse. A similar remedy suggests pouring two tablespoons into a cup, applying the undiluted vinegar to the scalp, and leaving it on from 15 minutes to three hours before shampooing. Lemon juice may also be used.
The acid in these remedies is what helps bring the scalp back into chemical balance.
Itchy Scalp Remedy No. 3
Rosemary is great as a sore, itchy scalp remedy. Rub rosemary oil or a mixture of olive oil and crushed rosemary leaves into your scalp and leave on for 15 minutes.
If you’ve got a sore scalp, Chamomile is good to use as a compress for inflammation. Chamomile oil dabbed on scalp sores is very soothing. Apply to the scalp to soothe itching.
Remember to patch test all oils before applying to your scalp, so as to avoid any allergic reactions.
Dandruff Hair Shampoo – How to Select the Best One For You
Mar 16th
Jimy Decosta asked:
An itchy, irritated scalp accompanied by yellow, white dead skin flakes in your hair are the possible signs of dandruff. It is quite common among people of various age groups. It generally occurs when new skin cells push the old ones off the scalp. Excessive dandruff is because of the existence of fungus on your head. It only becomes visible when too much shedding of the dead skin cells takes place.
A shampoo formulated to cure this irritating scalp condition, is sufficient to control the problem. These products not only give your hair a shiny look, but also cure numerous other serious conditions such as thinning and breakage of hair, splitting of hair, etc. There are presently several shampoos available in the market, and most of you have already seen or heard about some of them on television.
Tips to Select the Right Dandruff Shampoo
* Visit your local grocery or pharmacy and locate the beauty and health product aisle. Dandruff shampoos will generally be found amongst other hair care products, or they might have a section of their own.
* Go through the labels on bottles of dandruff shampoo. Majority of them will have similar active ingredients with slight variety from brand to brand. Hence, the best way is to pick any one and give it a try.
* Choose the most common types available. Follow the instructions written on the label, and use it at least twice a week until dandruff clears up completely.
* If you are unsatisfied with results of your initial choice, choose another common one. Although active ingredients are similar in most of them, slight differences in formulas may show different reactions, leading to good results.
* Choose the one that has ketoconazole – a chemical with synthetic antifungal component. Ketoconazole is extremely effective in treating such scalp problems, and can also fight conditions like jock itch, ringworm, etc. These chemicals are also effective against fungus present on your scalp.
* Use your shampoo recurrently. Not all of them will clear up and give you an instant result. Hence, you must use it for at least twice a week to get rid of the problem permanently.
Select the best one with this knowledge, to get helpful results within two to three weeks. If you are looking for some effective dandruff shampoos, check out Hairobics All Natural and find the one that really works for your scalp condition. They use 100% natural ingredients to control dandruff and make your hair look healthy and thick.
Dandruff Treatment and Causes – Make your Hair Dandruff Free
Mar 15th
Dr John Anne asked:
Is your scalp itches and you can help yourself from scratching it? And when you do, flakes like that from a biscuit falls to your shoulder? You may be having a fungal infection commonly called as dandruff.
What is Dandruff
Dandruff, scientifically termed as pityriasis capitis, is caused by a fungus called Pityrosporum ovale or Malassezia furfur. These fungi make the scalp dry, which causes the formation of scales and flakes. Though scalp’s skin normally flakes off due to regeneration of skin cells, dandruff is excessive flaking and it is abnormal. Other people consider dandruff as an allergy resulting from a trigger like food and excessive sweating.
Though dandruff is usually associated with hair loss, this physical phenomenon does not actually cause hair loss. However, since the scalp is dry, it prevents the hair follicles to stay fit into the scalp. Dandruff is experienced by people regardless of age and race without proper scalp treatment.
Factors that Causes Dandruff
Study showed that there are three factors that may cause excessive flaking in the scalp. The natural oil that is present in our skin called sebum or sebaceous contributes to this ailment. Secondly, the fungus as described above and third, individual susceptibility to internal and external causes. These fungi are known to have always been present in the scalp.
Internal causes of dandruff include hormonal imbalances. In some women, dandruff occurs during the period of menstruation because of some hormonal imbalances in the body which cause the scalp to produce more oil. Poor hygiene, lack of rest and emotional stress are also known internal factors of dandruff. On the other hand, external factors like excessive use of gel and hair products, infrequent shampooing and rinsing of the scalp and hair, cold weather and dry indoor heating and stress may also be the causes of dandruff.
Dandruff Treatments
Dandruff is itchy and embarrassing disorder. It is also annoying because as soon as it is not properly treated, it is persistent and comes back again and again. As long as you have dandruff, you will have an unease feeling when wearing your most elegant black dress or shirt because of the fear that anytime, those embarrassing flakes may fall off from your head.
Proper shampooing and using the right shampoo is the usual and easiest treatment of dandruff. Most shampoos help in removing flakes but it would be more beneficial when the fungus are shed away from your head. When the fungi are killed, most likely, the dandruff will not occur again with continuous treatment. There are shampoos that offer active ingredients that help prevent and remove dandruff. Some of these substances that are present in anti-dandruff shampoos are the following: zinc pyrithione, ketaconazole, selenium sulphide, Tea tree oil, tar and piroctone olamine.
At some cases, especially when the dandruff is severe, consultation to experts or dermatologist is needed. These people can gauge the damage in your scalp and can prescribe the best treatment.
Some expert, moreover, said that diet also plays a big role in preventing the occurrence of dandruff in many individuals. Eating food rich in vitamin B controls dandruff because it counteracts inefficient carbohydrates and fatty metabolism. Examples of such foods are eggs and cabbage. These two also gives the body some amount of sulfur, which is considered as the mineral for a healthy scalp. However, if eggs cause some skin allergies, it should be minimized but should be replaced by other food rich in vitamin B6. Avoid hair products that contain alcohol like gels and hair sprays. They are known to be one of the major causes of dry scalp.
Understanding the causes and treatments for dandruff is useful since this is a global disorder and anyone can experience it. Do yourself a favor and be confident with whatever you wear without the worry that scales and flakes called dandruff will embarrass you in front of other people.
Having Problems With Your Scalp? See What Could Be Causing It
Mar 14th
Susan Granders asked:
The issue of having scalp problems is nothing new; people have been dealing with this use of flakes falling from their hair for years. It is often accompanied by itchiness of the scalp. People are also having problems in determining if it is dandruff or psoriasis. Sometimes it will start as scabs and scales that turn into large flakes falling from your scalp.
However, there are reasons why these scalp problems occur. One of them is experiencing excessive stress. Climate change is also another factor. It is not only the temperature that affects the condition of the scalp but the humidity level in the air as well.
Chemicals and hair products may also cause scalp concerns. Shampoos, hair spray, hair dyes and the like contain harmful substances that may also cause damage to the scalp. You should be careful when shopping for these products. Check the composition of the products first. For instance, when buying shampoo, make sure the ingredients provide moisturizers, natural nutrients, nourishing oils. See if it contains only minimal levels of alcohol just for eliminating bacteria that the hair accumulates from dirt or pollutants.
It is best to choose a product that will manage your scalp rather than just the texture of your hair because a healthy scalp would mean better growth of your hair. A person can also use normal shampoos along with medicated shampoos to treat their flaky scalp. There are also some scalp protection treatments available in the market, which you can apply overnight, or each week depending on the condition.
Finally, keep your fingers from scratching your head and avoid picking scabs or flakes. This could worsen the situation because our hands and nails are not that clean. Often, people don’t have so much time to wash hands as often as possible to have it disinfected.
It would also be best to consult with a physician to make sure that proper treatment can be administered.
Severe Itchy Scalp – Powerful Home Remedy to Cure Severe Itchy Scalp
Mar 12th
Anne Cresacre asked:
Do you want to get rid of your severe itchy scalp for good? Do you know why you have a severe itchy scalp? There are a number of reasons, and I would like to brief you on the 4 main ones before I reveal the powerful home remedy that you can use right away.
1/ Your Shampoo. The shampoo you use could possibly be causing the severe itchy scalp. Big brand shampoos contain very harmful and irritating chemicals like Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) as well as many others that can severely damage the hair and scalp.
2/ Seborrheic Dermatitis. This is an inflammatory skin condition that causes white flaky scales to form on the scalp. It usually reddens when severe.
3/ Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. It ranges in severity from small patches to full body coverage, and can cause severe itching.
4/ Ringworm is a fungal infection that takes on the appearance of a ring, with a darker outer ring and a lighter shade in the centre. It can cause temporary hair loss, and permanent hair loss if not seen to and allowed to develop.
So, now we’ve looked at some of the possible causes of your severe itchy scalp, what can we do about it? Well, the good news is that they are all treatable, but can cause big trouble if left unchecked. It can result in the pain and irritation beginning to worsen and it will become hard if not impossible to not scratch. If you scratch it can become much worse and you won’t know what to do with yourself. Medical advice should always be sought as each case is unique and may require supervision, particularly in the case of Ringworm which is an aggressive fungus and often requires strong treatment. You can however treat a severe itchy scalp by using the powerful home remedy revealed below.
This remedy is extremely powerful, but it might take longer then you expect to work. So be patient and don’t scratch because you can cause more irritation on the skin and it will just become more itchy.
Home Remedy To Cure Severe Itchy Scalp
Form a mixture of
1 teaspoon of Neem oil (powerful fungicide & insecticide),
1 teaspoon of tea tree oil (Anti-fungal & soothing),
1 teaspoon of lavender oil (soothing and anti-itching) and
1 teaspoon of rosemary oil (calming & stress reliever) mixed with a carrier oil. (Wheatgerm oil is a great carrier oil because it closely matches our natural sebum).
Apply this mixture to your scalp daily for relief and treatment of your severe itchy scalp.