Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Asked 5 months ago

How to remove dandruff and itchy scalp?

My scalp has been so itchy lately, and I keep finding these white flakes on my clothes. It's really embarrassing and uncomfortable. What's the best way to get rid of both dandruff and this annoying itch?

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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My scalp has been itching constantly and there are tiny white flakes everywhere. Can anyone suggest if washing my hair daily with normal water helps, or will it dry out my skin more?

Manasi Joshi Manasi Joshi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Itchy scalp is so irritating, haan na. Applying slightly warm coconut oil with lemon juice for half an hour before washing really helps calm the itch.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Stress can sometimes trigger scalp irritation and increase blood pressure too. Regular exercise, eating green vegetables, and using a mild antidandruff shampoo recommended by a doctor can help both issues.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I noticed my dandruff flaring up whenever I eat too much sugary food or oily parathas. Drinking lots of water and switching to a light aloe vera gel scalp massage worked miracles.

Suresh Gupta Suresh Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Don't waste money on expensive salon spa treatments. Just buy a simple bottle of ketoconazole shampoo from your local chemist and use it twice a week for two weeks.

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Balaji Naidu Balaji Naidu Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My mother always tells us to use homemade hibiscus paste for itchy scalps, which is good. But if the flaking is very heavy, it is best to consult a dermatologist for a proper medicated solution.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I know how incredibly frustrating it is to constantly scratch your head in public. Please don't worry, a dermatologist can easily solve this with a simple scalp lotion in no time.

Aman Deep Aman Deep Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Medicated coal tar or zinc pyrithione shampoos work best for severe itching. Try using them twice a week.

Sarla Patel Sarla Patel Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

My teenage son had severe itching due to sports sweat and dandruff. I made him wash his hair regularly with a neem-infused shampoo, which solved the itchiness very safely.

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Is anyone else experiencing heavy hair fall along with this constant scalp itching? I am really scared my hair won't grow back if this dandruff continues.

Madan Lal Madan Lal Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Dahi mein thoda nimbu ka ras mila kar sarr par lagao, beta. Aadha ghanta chhod kar dho lo, khujli bilkul theek ho jayegi.

Nalini Swamy Nalini Swamy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Hormonal imbalances can sometimes make our scalp extra oily and prone to dandruff. Using a gentle salicylic acid shampoo can help clear the buildup without being too harsh on your hair.

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