Friday, February 15, 2008

Natural treatments for dandruff and itchy scalp

There are millions of people who suffer from Dandruff.Although an itchy scalp and dandruff can be frustrating, they can also be solved using natural treatments instead of having to resort to the strong synthetic drugs produced by the pharmaceutical industry.

Keep the hair and scalp clean, to decrease the accumulation of dead cells. Wash frequently so that flakes do not build up.The hair should be brushed daily to improve the circulation and remove any flakiness.

Avoid spicy and greasy food because it helps dandruff to increase and spread. Add more fresh and green vegetables and fruits to the diet. Have a balanced diet containing lots of vitamin A, B6, B12. Avoid intake of fried foods, sugar, chocolates and nuts.

Taking care of your hair reduce the chances to getting suffered from dandruff.However there exist some natural or herbal remedies to get is away

Massage of the hairs as well as the part affected from itching is much more beneficial. Neem oil, natural oils such as German Chamomile, Eucalyptus, and Lavender can be used for this purpose.

Fenugreek seeds are excellent for getting rid of dandruff .Soak two table spoon of them overnight grind them to paste and apply over scalp.wash off after half an hourA teaspoon of lime juice on the last rinse will work wonders

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Ways to remove Itchy Scalp Sores

it can be extremely annoying and embarrassing having a scalp condition like dandruff, eczema, scalp infections or a nasty itchy red rash on your scalp.

The flakiness is the cause due to dandruff . Improper circulation can also result in having dandruff thus one should brush hair daily to improve the circulation and remove any flakiness. This can be done by massage thoroughly daily,to remove excess dirt and dead skin cells, and encourage hair growth.
The best way for a massaging the hairs are spread your fingers fanwise and slip them through the hair. With your thumb pressed behind your ears, press down on your scalp with your fingertips. Further rotate fingers so that they move the scalp over the bony structure of the head. Covered the whole head.
There are some other home remedies for solving the problem of itching :

Birch was used by native Americans to clear up skin irritations.
Boil the bark of birch trees in water,Strain it and apply it on itchy scalp sores when it get cooled

Another natural cure, is beat two eggs with two tablespoons of water. Apply the mixture to wet hair can help alleviate dandruff. Let the mixture stay on your hair between ten and fifteen minutes after you have massaged it into your scalp and then just rinse it out of your hair.
Here are some of the natural ways to get free from itchy scalp sore .