Does dandruff cause excessive itching in your hair? Use alum in this way to eliminate dandruff from the roots
- bySudha Saxena
- 12 May, 2026
As soon as the summer season starts, body related problems start increasing. Similarly, hair problems also start increasing. Symptoms like dandruff, hair fall, hair breakage etc. are seen in the hair, then in the initial days, no attention is paid to them. But with time, the problems start increasing and there is a fear that the hair will become bald. The effect of many things like constant change in the environment, increasing work stress, lack of nutrients etc. starts showing immediately on the hair. In summer, after going out anywhere, one sweats a lot. Due to sweat, the hair becomes completely wet. Due to not drying the wet hair at the right time, dandruff increases in the hair. After dandruff, there is a lot of itching in the scalp.
Due to improper hair care, dandruff grows on the scalp and the hair becomes dull. If dandruff on the scalp is not taken care of in time, there is a high chance of developing a fungal infection. To reduce dandruff in the hair, women use various shampoos available in the market, but instead they should try home remedies. Today we will tell you in detail how to use alum to reduce dandruff in the hair.
Alum is very drying, so never apply it directly to your face or hair. To do this, pour coconut oil into a bowl and mix it with alum powder. Apply the mixture to your hair from roots to ends. After 15 minutes, massage it gently into your hair and wash it with a mild shampoo. This will help reduce dandruff.
If you have excessive dandruff, try adding alum powder to your daily shampoo and washing it. This helps eliminate dandruff and cleanse your hair. Gently massaging the alum mixture into your hair roots will show a positive difference. Alum has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. This will help reduce fungal infections on the scalp, leaving your hair clean. Avoid using oils or other shampoos to reduce dandruff. This can increase the risk of hair damage.
PC: The Indian Express





