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Sore, Burning Red Itchy Scalp? Dry, Painful Flaky Scalp and Dandruff? Or Does Your Scalp Just Feel Tight And Not Quite Right?
Whatever your case may be, an itchy scalp can be a frustrating and painful experience.
Fortunately, there are many itchy scalp remedies that you can make quickly and cheaply in the comfort of your own home without having to resort to strong, synthetic drugs.
However, all medical problems are different depending on your situation, and I would highly recommend you speak to your doctor and/or dermatologist to get more information on your current condition, especially if you are pregnant - you MUST consult with your doctor before starting any treatment.
Anyway, that's the boring stuff out of the way, so now let's get down to business!
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What Caused My Itchy Scalp?
In most cases an itchy scalp can be narrowed down to one of the following causes:
Yeast funguses like Malassezia Globbosa or Pitysporum Ovale which thrive on skin which has been stripped of its natural oils, cause the skin to begin flaking and produce what we all know as dandruff.
These organisms are normally always present on the skin in small numbers, however problems occur when their numbers increase significantly.
- Dandruff
- Sunburn
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic dermatitis - similar to dandruff.
- Head lice
- Poor hair care
- Reaction to hair products
- Hair dye allergy
- Reaction to perm chemicals
- Stress
- Skin condition such as Acne
- Viral infections like Chicken Pox and Shingles
- A cyst, such as an epidermal or sebaceous cyst
- A fungus like Ringworm (tinea capitis). This is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp and is caused by mould-like fungi called dermatophytes.
Yeast funguses like Malassezia Globbosa or Pitysporum Ovale which thrive on skin which has been stripped of its natural oils, cause the skin to begin flaking and produce what we all know as dandruff.
These organisms are normally always present on the skin in small numbers, however problems occur when their numbers increase significantly.
What The Big Companies Don't Want You To Know!
You may be surprised to learn that many of the leading brand shampoos and conditioners today often contain harsh chemicals that can cause the scalp to dry out and leave the follicles open to infection (folliculitis).
An example of one of these toxic chemicals is Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLS) which is an aggressive cleaning and foaming agent commonly used as an engine degreaser. Although proven to strip oils from and prematurely age your skin, damage eye membranes, retard healing, inhibit hair follicle growth and more, it is added to 90% of shampoos on the market.
Silicone is another harmful chemical used as an artificial shine enhancer in many leading brand conditioners.
Ok, so now we know what caused our itchy scalp, what can we do to remedy it?
An example of one of these toxic chemicals is Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLS) which is an aggressive cleaning and foaming agent commonly used as an engine degreaser. Although proven to strip oils from and prematurely age your skin, damage eye membranes, retard healing, inhibit hair follicle growth and more, it is added to 90% of shampoos on the market.
Silicone is another harmful chemical used as an artificial shine enhancer in many leading brand conditioners.
Ok, so now we know what caused our itchy scalp, what can we do to remedy it?
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Homemade Remedies For An Itchy Scalp
Here I will show you a couple of excellent and simple home remedies for an itchy scalp. For a complete guide to natural dry itchy scalp remedies I recommend you take a look at Mia Wadsworth's excellent ebook "Dry Itchy Scalp Remedies".
You can find out more by checking out my review here
Here is just some of what you'll learn:
- Little Known Triggers That Cause Scalp Irritation Or Flaking Or Make Your Scalp Itchy
- The Top Ten Toxic Ingredients Hidden In 90% Of Hair Products
- Hair Dyes - Fascinating Facts and Options
- Dandruff Causes & Anti-Dandruff Shampoos
- What The Medico-Pharmaceutical Companies DON'T Want You To Know
- Foods That Aggravate Some Scalp Conditions
- Low or Now Cost Remedies To Soothe, Relieve, Cure & Condition
- Remedies From Your Garden & Kitchen
- Natural Oils For Hair Growth (Super Hair Growth Remedies)
- Oils For Sore Painful Scalp
- Powerful 10 Minute Anti-Itch Home Remedy For Itchy Scalp (Stop The Itch Fast)
- Quickly Relieve Your Symptoms With Easy Home Remedies For Sore Scalp, Scalp Bumps Lumps & Other Infections Of The Scalp.
- How To "Convert" Your Shampoo Into A Powerful Anti- Dandruff Shampoo With Secret Natural Dandruff Blasting Ingredients!!
Why not take a look at "Dry Itchy Scalp Remedies"?
Here are a couple of excellent home remedies for an itchy sore scalp. I hope you find them useful!
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DANDRUFF CURE
- Wash hair with natural pH balanced shampoo
- Mix apple cider vinegar with warm water (2 parts vinegar to 1 part water). Adding a few drops of natural oils like Lavender or Rosemary will cleanse the scalp further and fragrance your hair
- Pour or spray mixture onto your scalp, massage in and leave to dry. No need to rinse out
- For stubborn dandruff, a stronger mixture can be made (try one-to-one ratio of vinegar to water)
- Lemon juice can also be used instead of apple cider vinegar.
Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar will give you the best results.
CHAMOMILE SCALP REMEDY FOR INFLAMMATION AND CONDITIONING
Chamomile is a flower that is renowned for its cosmetic and conditioning benefits to skin and hair! It makes a great conditioner for your hair and also enhances colour in blond and red hair. You can add a glow to your skin by washing your face with chamomile tea a few times a week.
Chamomile is also good to use as a compress for inflammation and chamomile oil dabbed on scalp sores is very soothing. Apply to the scalp to soothe itching.
Chamomile tea is readily available from the tea section of your supermarket or you can make your own with the recipe below:
-Boil a pint of water and add 2 teaspoons of chamomile flowers.
THE MAGIC OF OATMEAL
- Boil 6 cups of water and slowly add 10 ½ tablespoons of rolled oats
- Simmer for half an hour taking care not to burn the mixture.
- Strain the water into a separate bowl and mix with rosemary oil or the water from boiled rosemary stalks (with the leaves on)
- This is fantastic for a sore scalp when dabbed on and left for 10 minutes then rinsed off.
BAY LAUREL LEAF ANTI-DANDRUFF TINCTURE
- Boil two cups of water then remove from heat.
- Add 1 and a half tablespoons of crushed bay leaves.
- Allow to steep for about ½ an hour then strain.
- After washing your hair, massage mixture into scalp and leave for about an hour before rinsing off.
I hope you find these itchy scalp remedies useful! There are tons more available in the "Dry Itchy Scalp Remedies" ebook!
Mia has provided a great video, showing how to make a simple home remedy for itchy scalp. Check it out below and see what you think.
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Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss
An itchy scalp and hair loss can be very frustrating and worrying, since there can be a number of factors which cause or aggravate the hair loss. However, the hair loss caused by itchy scalp problems is not always permanent, and will often grow back once the main itchy scalp problem is sorted out.
By taking swift action to properly diagnose and treat the itchy scalp and hair loss you can avoid any long term scarring that may arise from the itchy scalp irritation, and therefore allow the hair to begin growing back.
Problems that involve an itchy scalp and hair loss can be things like Folliculitis, Ringworm (tinea capitis), Psoriasis, and Sebhorreic Dermatitis.
Take a look at my website on Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss to discover more about these afflictions and how to treat them.
Also have a read of my itchy scalp hair loss articles here and here which will give you some more information on the causes of your itchy scalp and hair loss, and what you can do about it.
Avoiding the use of harsh shampoos can minimise the itchy scalp problem, as well as using natural oils such as Tea Tree Oil, Rosemary Oil and Lavender Oil. Rosemary and Lavender are great at stimulating hair growth as are Birch, Jojoba and Thyme.
Another effective natural cure for hair loss is the application of coconut milk all over the scalp. By massaging it into the areas affected by hair loss, it will nourish the hair and promote hair growth.
The coconut milk is prepared by grinding coconut shavings and squeezing them well.
You can find some excellent products for itchy scalp and hair loss here.
By taking swift action to properly diagnose and treat the itchy scalp and hair loss you can avoid any long term scarring that may arise from the itchy scalp irritation, and therefore allow the hair to begin growing back.
Problems that involve an itchy scalp and hair loss can be things like Folliculitis, Ringworm (tinea capitis), Psoriasis, and Sebhorreic Dermatitis.
Take a look at my website on Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss to discover more about these afflictions and how to treat them.
Also have a read of my itchy scalp hair loss articles here and here which will give you some more information on the causes of your itchy scalp and hair loss, and what you can do about it.
Avoiding the use of harsh shampoos can minimise the itchy scalp problem, as well as using natural oils such as Tea Tree Oil, Rosemary Oil and Lavender Oil. Rosemary and Lavender are great at stimulating hair growth as are Birch, Jojoba and Thyme.
Another effective natural cure for hair loss is the application of coconut milk all over the scalp. By massaging it into the areas affected by hair loss, it will nourish the hair and promote hair growth.
The coconut milk is prepared by grinding coconut shavings and squeezing them well.
You can find some excellent products for itchy scalp and hair loss here.
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