How to Stop & Relieve Scalp Itch Naturally
Having an itchy scalp can be annoying and distracting. A person with this type of scalp condition may use medicated shampoos, but some people prefer natural remedies. Fortunately, there are several ways to manage and prevent scalp itching without the use of chemicals. When an itchy scalp persists after home remedies, however, a trip to a doctor may help. Some scalp conditions require medical treatment.
Instructions
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Treat Itchy Scalp
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Use a shampoo or conditioner that is made of all-natural ingredients and designed for sensitive skin.This may help if your itching is due to a sensitive scalp or allergies to chemicals found in shampoo and conditioners.
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Decrease the frequency with which you wash your hair. Washing your hair too often can strip your scalp of its natural oils and contribute to itching.
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Keep your hair well moisturized to prevent drying that contributes to itching. Choose a light moisturizer that won't irritate your scalp or clog your pores. According to Natural-HomeRemedies.org, you can use safflower oil as a moisturizer.
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Buy hairstyling products that are made of all-natural ingredients that are harvested from plants. This may alleviate itching that is caused by contact with irritating chemicals.
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Towel dry your hair or allow it to air dry. The heat from blow dryers can dry your scalp enough to cause itching or contribute to it.
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Drink more water. Drinking too little water can contribute to dry skin that itches all over, including on your scalp.
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Get rid of head lice. Some people try coating their hair with mayonnaise and putting a shower cap over the coated hair overnight.This may smother the lice, leaving you to wash it out and comb your hair with a lice comb in the morning.
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Add a couple of drops of tea tree oil to your shampoo to treat dandruff, which is marked by white flakes that shed from the scalp and contribute to itching. According to NaturalHealthnBeauty.com, it may also help to saturate your hair with apple cider vinegar and wrap your hair in a towel, washing it out after about 60 minutes.
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Loosen the scales of scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis by applying oil to the scalp and covering your hair with a shower cap before you go to sleep at night. Both conditions are marked by reddened skin, the development of scales on the scalp and itching. According to the Mayo Clinic, mineral oil may work well in alleviating these conditions.
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Tips & Warnings
Sometimes fungi and skin conditions cause an itchy scalp and require medical treatment. If you have itching that isn't relieved after trying natural remedies, see a doctor or dermatologist.
Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis cause similar symptoms. However, with seborrheic dermatitis, the reddened spots of skin are greasy while scalp psoriasis patches are covered with scales that appear silver colored. The scales of seborrheic dermatitis are easy to remove while scalp psoriasis scales may cause bleeding upon removal. Additionally, scalp psoriasis may show up beyond a person's hairline while seborrheic dermatitis is unlikely to do so.
Don't scratch. Scratching may further irritate your scalp, making it even itchier. It may also cause open sores to appear on your scalp, which may become infected.
