Dry Scalp / Itchy Scalp
What is Dry Scalp / Itchy Scalp
Dry scalp is a common condition where the scalp becomes tight, flaky, and itchy due to lack of moisture and natural oils. It can range from mild flaking to severe itching and irritation. Unlike dandruff, flakes are usually small, white, and non-greasy.
Causes / Risk Factors
- Dry weather or low humidity
- Frequent washing with harsh shampoos
- Use of chemical hair products or dyes
- Nutritional deficiencies (iron, zinc, vitamins)
- Stress and hormonal imbalances
- Skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis
Symptoms
- Small, dry, white flakes on scalp
- Itching and irritation
- Tight, rough scalp
- Hair may appear dull or break easily
- Redness or mild inflammation in chronic cases
- Sometimes scalp feels sensitive or tender
Conventional Management:
- Moisturizing shampoos or scalp oils
- Avoiding harsh chemical products
- Limiting hair washing frequency
- Balanced diet and hydration
Homeopathic Perspective
Homeopathy treats dry and itchy scalp effectively by addressing the underlying imbalance: nutritional weakness, dryness, or constitutional susceptibility.
- Reduces itching and flaking
- Improves scalp moisture and health naturally
- Prevents recurrence
- Supports healthy hair growth
Common Homeopathic Medicines:
- Graphites – Dry, rough, itchy scalp with thick white flakes; often in individuals with constipation or skin sensitivity.
- Sulphur – Itching, burning, dryness, worse from warmth and scratching; scalp looks unhealthy.
- Calcarea Carbonica – Dry, flaky scalp with hair thinning; often in overweight or sluggish metabolism cases.
- Mezereum – Scaly, cracked scalp with itching and soreness; sensitive to touch.
- Natrum Mur – Dry flakes with mild itching, worse with stress, better with oils and gentle care.
- Phosphorus – Dry, brittle hair, scalp sensitive; itching with burning sensation.
Precautions & Lifestyle
- Wash hair with mild, natural shampoos
- Avoid excessive chemical treatments or heat styling
- Use gentle oils (coconut, almond) for scalp hydration
- Maintain balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals
- Drink plenty of water
- Manage stress through meditation or relaxation exercises
Homeopathy provides gentle and effective relief, restoring scalp moisture, reducing itching, and improving hair health over time. Unlike chemical treatments, it prevents recurrence naturally and strengthens the overall scalp condition.
