Causes of itchy scalp

Itchy head

The problem of itching in the head is one of the common problems that affect the scalp and causes the person affected by it to feel disturbed and uncomfortable. One of the most important causes of itching in the scalp is the occurrence of seborrheic dermatitis in the scalp, known as dandruff, and its symptoms include dryness and redness of the skin, and other symptoms.

Causes of itchy head

There are several causes of itching of the head, and the most important of these reasons are the following:

• Scalp infections.
• Fatigue and stress.
• Seasonal fluctuations.
• Hormonal changes and fluctuations.
• Allergy to a particular medication or treatment.
• An overgrowth of yeast on the scalp.
• The occurrence of sensitivity or irritation in the scalp as a result of using a specific new hair product, such as using a new type of shampoo, for example.
• Anxiety and stress.
• The presence of lice in the head.
• Lupus.
• Exposure of hair and scalp to high-temperature hair styling tools.
• Migraine occurrence.
• Psoriasis of the scalp.
• A fungal infection.
• Frequent exposure of the scalp to hot water.
• Lack of nutrients in the body.
• Exposure to harsh weather factors.

Home remedies for itchy scalp

Home remedies contain natural ingredients that can treat itchy scalp, including:

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil acts as a powerful antifungal that causes dryness of the scalp, and thus itching, and its method is as follows:

the ingredients:

• A few drops of tea tree oil.
• shampoo.

How to prepare the recipe:

• Add the tea tree oil to the special shampoo box, shake well, use the shampoo as usual, then rinse the hair with water.
• This recipe is repeated twice a week.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar cleanses the scalp of microbes, balances the skin's ph level, and gets rid of dry, itchy skin. And his method is:

the ingredients:

• 2-3 points of apple cider vinegar.

How to prepare the recipe:

• Apple cider vinegar is applied to the scalp using a cotton ball.
• Massage the scalp with fingers for 2-3 minutes, then leave for 10 minutes, and wash with cold water.
• This recipe is repeated twice a week.

Lemonade

This recipe works to get rid of itchy dandruff. And its method is:

the ingredients:

• 1/2 lemon fruit.

How to prepare:

• Squeeze half a lemon and apply its juice to the scalp, leave for 5 minutes, then wash the hair and apply conditioner.
• This recipe is repeated twice a week.

Coconut oil and tea tree oil

This recipe works to moisturize the scalp and prevent dryness. And its method is:

the ingredients:

• Coconut Oil.
• Tea tree oil.

How to prepare the recipe:

• Warm a little coconut oil, put it in a bowl and add tea tree oil to it.
  • Mix the two oils together, and put the mixture of oils on the scalp with a massage for 5-7 minutes, leave for at least 60 minutes, then wash the hair.
• This recipe is repeated twice a week.

Onion juice and honey

Onion juice works to get rid of dry scalp caused by dandruff and promotes hair growth. And his method is:

the ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of onion juice.
• One tablespoon of honey.

How to prepare the recipe:

• Cut the onion, extract its juice, add honey to the juice, and mix the ingredients well.
• The mixture is placed on the scalp using a cotton ball and left for 15-30 minutes, then the hair is washed with water and shampoo.
• This recipe is repeated twice a week.

Apple juice

Apple juice exfoliates the scalp to get rid of dead skin and get rid of itching. And his method is:

the ingredients:

• 1-2 apples.

How to prepare the recipe:

• Squeeze the apple and wash the hair with this juice, leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse the hair well with water.
• This recipe is repeated once or twice a week.

aloe vera

Aloe vera works to get rid of dry scalp, and treat itching; to contain fatty and amino acids, and anti-inflammatory, fungal and microbial. And its method is:

the ingredients:

• Aloe vera leaves.
• Water.

How to prepare the recipe:

• Aloe vera gel is extracted from the leaves of the plant, and a little water is added to the gel, and mixed well to obtain a mixture.
• The mixture is placed on the scalp and hair with a massage for several minutes, and left for 20 minutes, then the hair is washed as usual.
• This recipe is repeated twice a week.

Eggs, yogurt and honey

Yogurt cleanses, exfoliates the scalp, and rid it of dryness, and eggs nourish it with its fat and protein content. And his method is:

the ingredients:

• an egg.
• 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt.
• One tablespoon of honey.

How to prepare the recipe:

• Mix the egg with the yogurt well to get a mixture, then add the honey, and mix all the ingredients well.
• The mixture is placed on the scalp and hair, left for 30 minutes, then washed with water and shampoo.
• This recipe is repeated once a week.

General tips to get rid of itchy scalp

Here are some tips on how to prevent and prevent itching in the scalp:

• Always wash hair to remove oils and fats and not accumulate them on the scalp.
• Washing hair with lukewarm water, and not washing it with hot water.
• Avoid using chemical hair dyes and colourants, or any chemicals on the hair.
• Avoid using someone else's hair tools to prevent infection, such as using another person's hairbrush, hat, towel, and other tools of another person, and preserving the use of your own tools.
• Switching your hair shampoo to another type that contains more natural substances, such as the one that contains coconut oil, jojoba oil, or zinc.
• Avoid using hair products that contain alcohol, as they cause dryness to the hair and scalp.