Guide To The Conditions Milk Of Magnesia Helps Treat

May Treat Itchy Scalp

Milk of magnesia may treat itchy scalp, but the evidence is largely anecdotal. There haven't been scientific studies indicating the substance affects itching or other skin issues. However, the reasoning is similar to that of the treatment for skin rashes. Milk of magnesia has an alkalizing and soothing effect on irritated skin, which can reduce feelings of pain and discomfort. Itching is just another form of skin irritation. If the same mechanism is at play, the substance might soothe the scalp.

In the same vein, it might soothe mild itching not caused by an underlying condition like an allergic reaction or bug bite. There isn't any scientific research to determine exactly what the effect is, why it happens, or whether it can all be attributed to a placebo effect. Similarly, there isn't research to determine if milk of magnesia works for only certain types of itchy scalp. Can the substance soothe itching caused by dehydration? What about underlying conditions? More research is needed.

May Alleviate Dandruff

Some individuals use milk of magnesia as a folk remedy to alleviate dandruff. Like with the other skin-related uses, this involves applying the substance topically rather than ingesting it. There has been some anecdotal evidence stating individuals saw improvement in dandruff when combining milk of magnesia with a medicated dandruff shampoo. According to these stories, the individuals saw much greater results than using medicated shampoo alone. However, there hasn't been an official scientific study done to quantify these stories and examine if there's any basis to them.

Dandruff commonly occurs in individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. It's often incorrectly thought to be the product of bad hygiene. But the flaking of the scalp is typically related to an underlying condition that has more to do with genetics than anything. Treating it can be difficult even if individuals have the best hygiene practices in the world. Dandruff is the mildest form of seborrheic dermatitis, which is a skin condition that causes serious and constant flaking and irritation of the scalp.