Persistent scalp itchiness can be extremely hard to treat. Readers offer possible solutions; we advise them to make sure the benefits outweigh the risks.
Soaking the hair in old-fashioned amber Listerine before washing it can often alleviate an itchy scalp. The herbal oils in Listerine discourage skin yeast.
Herbal oils in household products as well as herbal teas can be helpful in controlling the itch and flakes of dandruff.