Home remedies for fungi on the head

Fungi are microorganisms that can appear in different areas of the body. When this infection attacks the scalp, it is called ringworm of the head and can be caused by excess moisture or sweating, or by having in this part of the body a wound or cut that has not healed well due to poor hygiene. Ringworm or fungus on the head are usually identified by presenting as scaly bald spots because they decrease hair growth. Apart from fungal hair loss on the head that leaves as bald parts, other symptoms such as itching, burning and red spots on the scalp can also appear.

Although it is recommended that you go to the doctor to assign you the most appropriate medications to eliminate ringworm, we can also accompany these drugs with the use of some natural treatments that can relieve the symptoms of this infection. That is why in the following article of we will give you some home remedies for fungi on the head. Read!

Baking soda scrub for fungus on the head

Baking soda is a natural product that is mainly used for cleaning the home and cooking some meals. However, it has also become a home remedy for head fungus since it has antifungal and alkaline properties that help on the one hand to balance the pH of the skin to reduce excessive sweating and on the other to eliminate the accumulation of these microorganisms. In addition, baking soda also has antiseptic properties that will help us disinfect and clean our scalp preventing fungi from accumulating again.

To prepare the scrub with baking soda to eliminate fungus on the head you will only need:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 glass of hot mineral water

Preparation and treatment

1. Add the baking soda in a bowl along with the hot mineral water and stir the ingredients until they are well integrated. It is important that you use mineral water since the tap water can contain too much lime causing more dryness in the area.
2. Apply the scrub to the damp scalp and then perform a gentle circular massage for 1 or 2 minutes around the area to activate blood flow.
3. Let the remedy act for 5 minutes on the hair and then wash it with plenty of cold water.

Use this home remedy 1 time a week.

Apple cider vinegar rinse to remove fungus

Apple cider vinegar is another excellent option if you want to use home remedies for fungus on the head. On the one hand, its richness in acid gives it a powerful alkaline effect that helps to naturally regulate the pH of the scalp thus reducing excessive moisture in the area. On the other hand, its powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties disinfects and eliminates fungi on the skin and the remains of dirt accumulated in the hair and reduces the symptoms caused by these microorganisms such as itching and redness of the skin.

To prepare the apple cider vinegar rinse to eliminate fungus on the head you will need:

Ingredients

• 62 ml apple cider vinegar
• 250 ml mineral water

Preparation and treatment

1. Add the apple cider vinegar with the mineral water in a bowl and stir the ingredients until they are well diluted.
2. Optional: To make the application easier, add the mixture in a spray bottle.
3. To use the remedy, you will first have to moisten your hair with warm water and then apply the mixture through the scalp with the help of the spray. In the event that you do not have this utensil, you will have to gradually rinse all the rinsing.
4. Now perform a gentle massage making small circles around the scalp and then let it act for 10 minutes. Finally wash your hair with plenty of cold water.

Use this rinse about 2 or 3 times a week.

Yogurt and lemon mask for fungus on the head

If you are looking for home remedies for head fungus, the natural yogurt and lemon mask should be in your options. On the one hand, yogurt is a dairy product composed of different ferments and “good” bacteria, which gives it powerful fungicidal properties that eliminate the accumulation of fungi in the hair. On the other hand, lemon is a fruit with a richness in acids which gives it excellent antiseptic properties that help disinfect the area and prevent these microorganisms from reappearing.

To prepare this yogurt and lemon mask for ringworm on the head you will need:

Ingredients

• Half a cup of plain yogurt
• A tablespoon of lemon juice

Preparation and treatment

1. Squeeze the juice of a lemon and then add a tablespoon of it in a container along with half a glass of plain yogurt. Stir the ingredients until they integrate well.
2. Moisten your hair with warm water and then apply the mask to the scalp by performing a circular massage.
3. Let it act for 30 minutes and then wash your hair with plenty of cold water.

Use this remedy 2 or 3 times a week. You can also add a few tablespoons of this rinse in your usual shampoo or in a shampoo for fungus on the head.

Aloe vera gel to eliminate fungus on the head

In addition to the home remedies for the above head fungus, aloe vera or aloe vera is an excellent treatment for ringworm on the head. Its richness in acids such as aloin and different antioxidants, make aloe vera gel is considered a powerful natural antibiotic that manages to eliminate this type of microorganisms. In addition, thanks to its moisturizing power, aloe vera helps to reduce inflammation and relieve itching caused by fungi. This is the aloe vera treatment for head fungus:

Preparation and treatment

1. In the event that you have an aloe vera plant at home, you will have to cut one of its stalks and then extract the gel it contains inside.
2. If you do not have a plant in your home, you can buy the aloe gel already extracted in any herbalist.
3. Moisten your hair with warm water and then, with the help of a brush, apply the aloe vera gel all over the scalp until it is well smeared.
4. Let it act for 10 minutes and then wash your hair with plenty of cold water.

Apply it between 2 and 3 times a week.