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4. Coconut Oil. Coconut oil is excellent for the hair and scalp and has been used for years in tropical countries as a well-loved beauty tonic. To use coconut oil for itchy scalp, warm a bit of coconut oil and massage it into the scalp. Leave it for a bit and then rinse off. It will take away dry scalp and will add shine and luster to your locks.
For mild cases, Wu suggests using an over-the-counter shampoo that contains selenium, zinc pyrithione, or tea tree oil, all of which help control yeast. âIf your scalp is not itchy but more flaky, then try a salicylic acid shampoo to reduce buildup,â she says. More stubborn cases may require a prescription antifungal shampoo or cortisone foam, or, for especially severe cases, anti-yeast pills, Wu says.