Shampoo For Itchy Scalp

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If you're one of millions who suffer from an itchy or dry scalp, there are shampoos that can help reduce the itching, flakes and inflammation while leaving your scalp and hair clean and refreshed.

Itchy scalp can be the result of several factors. Dryness, excessive oil, bacteria and fungus, or the onset of scalp diseases such as dermatitis or psoriasis. Most common symptoms are white flakes, chronic itching (and scratching), and temporary localized thinning.

With that said, there are two prominent treatments for itchy scalp.

One, if the dryness or itchiness is the result of excessive oil (sebum), using a shampoo that regulates the sebaceous glands helps control oil. Oil accumulates and attracts dirt and styling products (hairspray, styling gels, etc.) Trapped dirt and oil clog follicle pores and can cause inflammation - leading to irritation and flaking. These symptoms, though often confused with dandruff, are inherently benign and can be effectively treated with a clarifying shampoo or what that targets reduction of oil.

Two, if oil combines with yeast in the hair, bacteria and fungus can form. This is most common in dermatitis (seborrhea dermatitis) and, again, can be effectively treated with an anti-fungal shampoo or one specifically formulated for dermatitis.

The key objective of any shampoo for itchy scalp is tackling oil production. This can be accomplished by looking for one of three active ingredients.

Zinc PCA
Peppermint or Menthol
Emu Oil

Zinc PCA is used in many hair products to regulate and slow the production of sebum. Controlling sebum acts to ward off inflammation and flaking by deep cleaning and clarifying the scalp and hair. Effective at removing dirt and product build-up, Zinc PCA is a botanical complex that is gentle on the scalp and helping to heal while removing flakes.

Peppermint and menthol act in very much the same way as Zinc. Menthol is an extract of peppermint (and spearmint) and has the added benefit of increased healing of damaged skin and is aromatic to boot! Often used in shampoos to awaken the senses, there are many therapeutic qualities for reducing itchiness.

Emu oil has become one of the "miracle oils" for hair and skin care products alike. It penetrates deeply into the scalp and soothes and heals inflammation. It is a natural anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory and has superior moisturizing properties. it is very effective for treating fungus and bacteria and providing soothing relief to dry, itchy scalp.