The problem of itching in the head is a common problem. Many people have this problem due to excessive sweating in summer, while some people have itchy scalps due to dry scalps in winter. Some people have this problem occasionally, while some people are often troubled by this problem. This problem sometimes becomes a reason for embarrassment and due to this; the mind does not even feel like doing any work. If you are also troubled by this problem, then this article is especially for you.
Dietician, Public Health Expert, Swati Bathwal talks about a simple hair mask to get rid of an itchy scalp, which is very easy to make. No fancy products have been used in this mask. Let us know about the causes of itching of the head and how to get rid of it.
Causes of itchy scalp
- Profuse sweating
- Oily hair or scalp
- Dry scalp in winter
- Dirt in the head
- Fungal infection
- Head lice
- Using the wrong shampoo or hair dye
- Braid wet hair
Make this hair mask
Ingredients required-
- Multani mitti - 2 tbsp
- Gram flour - 2 tbsp
- Orange peel powder - 2 tbsp
- Pomegranate peel powder - 2 tbsp
- Curd - about 1 cup (if you have long hair)
Method to prepare and apply-
- Mix everything.
- Apply this paste on the head and leave it for 20 minutes.
- After this wash your head.
- Do this once a week.
What would be the benefits?
This leads to oil control in the hair roots. If you apply it once a week, your hair will neither be too oily nor too dry. Orange is a very good source of Vitamin C. It is very beneficial for skin as well as hair. If you apply this mask on your head every week, then you will get relief from itching in the head in a few days. It removes dirt, bacteria and dandruff from the hair.
Other measures
Apart from this, massage can also be done with neem oil or tea tree oil to remove the itching of the scalp. Apart from this, washing the head with neem water also removes the problem of itching, infection and dandruff. The itching of the head can also be removed with onion juice.
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