Deepika Singh Deepika Singh Asked 8 months ago

Does vinegar remove dandruff?

My scalp has been very itchy and flaky lately, and I think it's dandruff. I've read online that vinegar can be used as a home remedy to remove dandruff. Is this true, and is it safe to try?

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Deepika Bisht Deepika Bisht Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, it actually helped me a lot! I just mix a little apple cider vinegar with mug of water and use it as a last rinse after shampoo. Just make sure to dilute it well, otherwise it will smell too strong.

Priyanka Sharma Priyanka Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

It definitely helps clear out that itchy scalp buildup! 🌟 Just dilute it with water, spray it on, and wash it off after 10 minutes. Your hair will shine too! 😊

Saraswati Joshi Saraswati Joshi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Vinegar has natural properties that help cleanse the scalp gently. Along with this, keeping your mind calm with regular pranayama helps reduce stress, which is often a root cause of skin and scalp issues.

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Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Look, it works for mild dandruff because of its acidity. But if your scalp is red or bleeding, don't put vinegar on it. Go to a doctor and get a proper medicated lotion.

Kavita Nair Kavita Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, it is a very good and gentle home remedy. Just dilute it with water so it is safe for your skin, and try it once a week.

Vijay Nair Vijay Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I used to have severe dandruff and tried diluted white vinegar on my scalp once a week. Personally, it reduced the itching and flaking significantly within a month, though I still use a mild shampoo regularly.

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Rhea Kulkarni Rhea Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It actually works so well, yaar! I was skeptical at first, but a diluted apple cider vinegar spray really cleared my scalp buildup. Just don't apply it on any open scratches, it will burn like crazy!

Aniket Bose Aniket Bose Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I know how stressful and embarrassing scalp itching can be, it used to make me so anxious. Diluted vinegar is a safe home remedy to try, but if it causes any redness, please stop and see a dermatologist.

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