Scratching your head every now and then? If so, you may be suffering from itchy scalp problems. There could be pieces of dry skin on your fingernails, which are called puritis.

Normally, it's due to the underlying unstable skin structure which resulted such dry scaly problems. Sensitive to new shampoo or new hair gel could cause the itch to appear on your scalp as well.

But before you get unnecessary despair over your scalp, here are 3 useful tips on you can try to handle that dry itchy scalp problem.

Avoid hot water

Use cold or lukewarm water instead. This is less damaging to your epidermis or commonly known as outer layer of your skin.

Apply moistening lotion

These can help to provide moisture content and recover the water loss in the skin and refill the natural protective oils that is essential for good scalp condition. Apply the lotion twice a day if you need it necessary.