How to Treat Scalp Scabs

Scalp scabs can be caused by severe dandruff, scalp dermatitis or scalp psoriasis. Recurring large scalp scabs can cause loss of hair, either temporarily or permanently. Treating scalp scabs can be tricky, but following a certain protocol can he helpful in preventing scalp scabs easily and efficiently. The use of certain oils, treatments and methods can greatly reduce the scalp scabs and help the scalp recover. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you treat scalp scabs.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 Raw Egg Yolks
• Bowl
• Whisk
• Tea Tree Oil
• Jojoba Oil
• Tar Shampoo

1. 
    
   Raw egg yolk scalp mask

   Use a scalp mask. Separate four eggs, keeping the yolks in a bowl. Using a whisk, beat the egg yolks until they are frothy. Apply the egg yolks to the scalp using your fingers, covering the entire scalp. Let the egg yolk mask dry completely, then shampoo the egg yolk off using warm water. Egg yolks can cleanse and nourish the scalp.

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   Tea tree scalp massage

   Give yourself a tea tree scalp massage. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of jojoba oil with 10 drops of tea tree oil. Apply the oil mixture to the scalp using your fingers, and massage it into the scalp thoroughly. Allow the oils to sit on the scalp for 10 to 15 minutes, then shampoo off using warm water. Tea tree oil is an anti-fungal oil that helps prevent the re-occurrence of scalp scabs. Jojoba oil moisturizes the scalp, helping to loosen the scabs.

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   Tar shampoo

   Use tar shampoo. Tar shampoo can be purchased at any drugstore or grocery store, and it contains special tars that effectively treat psoriasis and scalp dermatitis quickly. If other treatments are not effectively clearing your scalp from scalp scabs, tar shampoo most certainly will. To use tar shampoo, wet the hair and apply the tar shampoo. Lather the shampoo into a thick lather. Leave the tar shampoo on the scalp for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.

Resources

• Egg Yolk for the Scalp
• Tea Tree Oil for Psoriasis
• Tar Shampoo Information

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on 7/30/2009 My hair gets so dry somtimes, I find that there are months were I have to treat my hair several times a week. And then other months were it's just fine.