Remedies For An Itchy Scalp

Colloidal Oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal is produced by grinding and boiling oats so they can be evenly dispersed in water. Research suggests this type of oatmeal helps form a barrier against irritants, and it can be particularly effective at soothing scalp itching and irritation. To use colloidal oatmeal as an itchy scalp treatment, patients should mix one-third of a cup of colloidal oatmeal into a pitcher of warm water. Next, they should wash their hair with a hypoallergenic shampoo. After rinsing off the shampoo, the colloidal oatmeal mixture can be massaged into the hair and scalp. A shower cap should be placed over the head for fifteen minutes, and the oatmeal can then be rinsed off. Patients should allow their hair to air dry after this process.

Some might prefer to make a homemade shampoo with colloidal oatmeal. To do this, patients should begin by grinding one cup of long-cooking oatmeal (not instant oatmeal) in a blender or food processor until it becomes a fine powder. The powder should be placed in a bowl and combined with two cups of boiling water. This mixture needs to be stirred until the oatmeal has completely dissolved. After the mixture sits for five to ten minutes, it should be strained through a sieve or coffee filter. The filtered liquid should be saved, and any remaining solids can be thrown away. To make the shampoo, patients need to add one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the filtered liquid. Individuals with color-treated hair should omit the lemon juice. If desired, ten to twenty drops of essential oil can be added. After stirring the liquid together, it should be poured into an empty bottle. Patients should wet their hair with water before applying the mixture, and it needs to sit on the hair for at least two minutes before being rinsed off.

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