Dont know if its the hormones but my dandruff has become so bad this pregnancy, itching a lot. Scared to use my old strong shampoos now. Any safe gharelu tips that worked for you?
Oh, I completely panicked when my hair started snowing dandruff in my second trimester, I thought something was wrong with my skin! But my doctor laughed and said it's just the crazy pregnancy hormones making the scalp dry or oily. It settled down on its own after a few weeks of using a basic mild shampoo, so don't worry at all.
Ugh, dealing with terrible nausea and then itchy dandruff on top of it is just the worst feeling. I had severe dandruff too, and what worked for me was using a diluted apple cider vinegar rinse after my shampoo. It's gentle, doesn't have a strong chemical smell that triggers vomiting, and really helps soothe the itchiness.
Beta, this is very common during pregnancy because of body heat and changes. You can gently apply a little curd (dahi) mixed with lemon juice on your scalp for 15 minutes before washing, but make sure you don't catch a cold. Wash it off with lukewarm water, and don't use very hot water on your hair.
I had severe dandruff and dry skin, and when I mentioned it to my gynac, she got my thyroid levels checked because thyroid imbalances can also cause scalp issues. Make sure you are regular with your routine blood tests and thyroid check-ups. For the dandruff, my doctor suggested a mild prescription shampoo that was totally safe.
I faced really bad dandruff during pregnancy and even now while breastfeeding, my scalp gets so dry. I started using a mild anti-dandruff shampoo twice a week after checking with my doctor, and it really helped. Just make sure to moisturize your scalp with a little warm coconut oil before washing.
