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Home Remedies for Itchy Scalp. 1. Tea Tree Oil- The Best Home Remedy for Itchy Scalp. For centuries, tea tree oil has been used for dandruff, dry hair and itchy scalp and not in vain! The the component terpinen-4-ol gives tea tree oil its strong antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil for Itchy Scalp. 1  If you can stand the strong composition of tea tree oil, use it undiluted. Take 5-10 drops of this oil and gently massage into your scalp.  If your skin is too sensitive, dilute tea tree oil with some baby shampoo. Add 10-20 drops of tea tree oil to 1/2 cup of baby shampoo.