Ingredients:

• Fresh aloe vera gel.

Preparation:

• Extract fresh gel out of the aloe vera.
• Apply the gel on the affected areas of your scalp and leave it.

Precaution: Aloe vera may cause an allergic reaction in some people. Take a patch test before you apply it on your scalp or face.

5. Tea Tree Oil:

Tea tree oil has been gaining prominence for its usage in cosmetic products. It is one of the best natural remedies for seborrheic dermatitis on the face along with the scalp. It helps deal with this skin condition with its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties (8). Suppose you want to treat the symptoms like scaly patches. In that case, the combination of tea tree oil with a carrier oil is the perfect solution.

Ingredients:

• Two spoonfuls of coconut or olive oil.
• Eight drops of tea tree oil.

Preparation:

• Take a small bowl and mix the ingredients in it.
• Apply the mixture onto the affected areas and leave it there.

Precaution: Do not apply tea tree oil directly onto your skin since it may cause an allergic reaction.

6. Aspirin:

Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication that has proven to reduce seborrheic dermatitis flareups and treat them naturally. Salicylic acid is abundantly available in this medication that acts as an exfoliator by eliminating the excess oil and reducing inflammation (9).

Ingredients:

• Two aspirin tablets (uncoated).
• Regular shampoo.

Preparation:

• Crush the aspirin tablets into a fine powder.
• Add this powder to regular shampoo.
• Apply the shampoo onto your hair and let it stay in your hair.
• Rinse off the shampoo after a few minutes.

7. Baking Soda:

Baking soda is a readily available ingredient that is an effective home remedy in treating seborrheic dermatitis. It reduces the scaling caused in this condition with its antifungal properties. It also eliminates excess oil and dead skin cells from your scalp by acting as a perfect exfoliant (10).