Have you been suffering from itchy scalp lately? Due to the changing weather, scalp starts to react badly and leads to irritation. We tend to commonly think that it’s due to dandruff but there can be other causes too. Along with the itchiness, one may get swelling, skin infections, redness, balding etc. which might due to an itchy scalp. There are treatments available such as antimicrobial therapy, special diets, and steroids. But not everybody can consider these treatments.To make things simpler, there are home remedies for itchy scalp in monsoon which one can do without spending a fortune. The key is to treat this condition naturally! So today, I’m telling you some home remedies that you can use to treat itchy scalp.
* Watch out your dietThe food that you might be eating can be the cause of an itchy scalp. Avoid inflammatory foods like gluten, dairy, peanuts, processed food, sugar, alcohol, etc at any cost. Include anti-fungal foods in your diet like garlic, banana, ginger, coconut oil, flaxseed, apple cider vinegar which helps in fighting on going inflammation.
* Use clean hair brushesMaintain your hair hygiene by using clean combs and brushes on your scalp. Don’t use someone else’s comb and avoid sharing your comb too.
* Give a hot oil massage to your hair at least once a week, even if you don’t like it as your hair tends to become lifeless in monsoon.
* For treating dandruff, mix 4 tablespoons of Multani mitti with one spoon curd. Wash your hair with the mixture regularly and you’ll see the results. Following natural hair care tips give slow but effective results.
* Avoid scratching your hairThe urge to scratch your hair may feel overwhelming but doing so will make your condition worse and lead to skin infections like dermatitis.