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Asked for female, 35 years old from Ratnagiri
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Hello lybrate-user!
sometimes dryness of scalp too causes itching. For a healthy hair healthy scalp is needed. Have a balanced nutritious diet. Include nuts and fruits in your diet. Moisturise scalp with almond oil/ olive oil mixed with castor oil. Apply tea tree oil or you can mix it with shampoo. Use anti dandruff shampoo only twice a week. Anti dandruff shampoo containing zinc pyrithione, sulphate and zinc oxide, selenium are active ingredients you can apply.
sometimes dryness of scalp too causes itching. For a healthy hair healthy scalp is needed. Have a balanced nutritious diet. Include nuts and fruits in your diet. Moisturise scalp with almond oil/ olive oil mixed with castor oil. Apply tea tree oil or you can mix it with shampoo. Use anti dandruff shampoo only twice a week. Anti dandruff shampoo containing zinc pyrithione, sulphate and zinc oxide, selenium are active ingredients you can apply.
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Dermatologist•Mumbai
An itchy scalp can be very annoying. Some people may confuse dandruff with itchy scalp, but they are not the same. An itchy scalp can also be a sign or symptom of a condition commonly known as seborrheic dermatitis. It is a common condition that may affect people of all age groups. This article will look at some excellent natural remedies for itchy scalps. So, keep reading until the last bit if you think this information could be useful for you by any means.
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Hi.dandruff is basically the superficial (outermost) layer of skin which sheds quickly rather than a period of 30 - 40 days.
Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. Your daughter can use adult shampoo little diluted with water. Ask her to wash her hair daily. If it doesnât work then apply medicated shampoo containing zinc, selenium sulphide and salicylic acid.
You can apply tea tree oil which has anti fungal properties, add it to your shampoo. It will soothe the scalp...more
Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. Your daughter can use adult shampoo little diluted with water. Ask her to wash her hair daily. If it doesnât work then apply medicated shampoo containing zinc, selenium sulphide and salicylic acid.
You can apply tea tree oil which has anti fungal properties, add it to your shampoo. It will soothe the scalp...more
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