Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Treat Scalp Itchiness, Prevent Hair Loss


It can be quite embarrassing to scratch your head in the middle of a meeting or the hot date that you have been waiting for so long. It is not only awkward but may even cause hair loss. With this feature on home remedies for itchy scalp, you can now relieve yourself of the discomfort. You may think that buying the most expensive shampoo or conditioner will do the trick but unfortunately it doesn’t. Identifying the causes and implementing the following home remedies for itchy scalp will help you combat it.


Remedies for Scalp Itchiness:

1. Itchy scalp as a result of dryness can be effectively treated by massaging your scalp with a combination of pepper mint oil and water. The massage has to
be done gently and on a regular basis.

2. Prepare a mixture of olive oil, almond oil and coconut oil and warm it. Now apply this warm mixture on your scalp to get effective relief from itching caused by
dandruff. You can also apply a paste of baking soda powder and water on the scalp to treat the itchiness.

3. Soak fenugreek seeds in water and make a paste in the morning. Add lemon juice to this paste and apply this paste on the scalp. Leave it on for an hour and then
rinse thoroughly.

4. Another good remedy for itchy scalp as a result of dryness is treating your scalp with a mixture of one avocado and two bananas. This mixture acts as a rich
conditioner and provides effective relief from dryness of scalp, thereby reducing the itch.

5. Diet plays a vital role in the condition of your hair. Intake of vitamin A (carrots, potatoes, eggs) along with vitamin C (citrus fruits, kiwi) and zinc (sea
food, nuts) is very important.

Most of us tend to ignore the symptoms and allow them to pile on. The truth is that an itchy scalp can be an indication of even greater scalp problems such as hair loss which one may be turning a blind eye to. In many cases, an itchy scalp gets treated by following simple over-the-counter measures; however, if the symptoms persist, it is always advisable to have the opinion of a qualified doctor or trichologist (hair specialist) or dermatologist (skin specialist).

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