How to get rid of baby dandruff

Washing the child's hair with a shampoo designed for dandruff

Dandruff shampoo can be purchased from pharmacies or grocery stores, and there are many types of shampoo, and their effectiveness differs from one person to another, as the hair is combed to relieve some of the dandruff, then the shampoo is massaged on wet hair, and the shampoo is left on the scalp for 5 minutes, or according to the instructions. Then the hair is washed. Here are some suitable shampoos:

Selenium sulfide shampoo.
Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo contains antifungal ingredients.
Salicylic acid shampoo works to exfoliate the scalp.
Ketoconazole shampoo.
Coal tar shampoo.

Scalp massage

The child's head is massaged with oil at night, using the tips of the fingers, and the hair is washed in the morning with shampoo, as it helps relieve dandruff and moisturizes the scalp.

Use of tea tree oil

A study has shown that shampoo containing five percent tea tree oil can be an effective treatment for dandruff. This study was conducted on people over the age of fourteen; Therefore, it is advised to dilute the oil before using it for younger children, and it is preferable to buy it from a specialized place.

Use baking soda

Here is how you can use baking soda to get rid of dandruff:

Use apple cider vinegar

Here is how you can use apple cider vinegar to get rid of dandruff:

Mix two cups of apple cider vinegar with two cups of water.
Hair is washed with plain water and shampoo.
Pour the mixture on the scalp.

Use yogurt

Here is how you can use yogurt to get rid of dandruff:

Combine XNUMX tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt, half a mashed banana, and XNUMX tablespoons of oil, then stir well.
Massage the mixture on the scalp with the mixture for five minutes.
Leave the mixture for fifteen minutes.
The hair is washed with shampoo.