how do you get rid of dandruff?

Answer 1

I have found the best shampoo for me is Denorex. Make sure to purchase the version with coal tar, not salicylic acid. Coal tar is used in medicated salves for all types of skin flaking/drying.

Answer 2

Use dandruff shampoo. Example: Head & Shoulders or Selsun Blue. And scrub your scalp.

Answer 3

There's prescription dandruff shampoo if Head & Shoulders, or Selsun Blue don't work. Look into it.

Answer 4

Dandruff (also called scurf; its scientific name is Pityriasis capitis) is the excessive flaking of dead skin that forms on the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Some people, however, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers, experience an unusually large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation. Most cases of dandruff can be treated with specialized shampoos or common household remedies.

Dandruff can also be a symptom of seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection or head lice. Excessive scratching should be avoided. Scratching to the point of causing breaks in the skin can increase the risk for infections, particularly from staph and strep bacteria. While these infections are the biggest risk from dandruff, many people find that dandruff can cause social or self-esteem issues, so treatment can be very important for purely social reasons.

treatment:

The appearance of flakes can be reduced, especially in those who suffer from only a mild case of dandruff, by proper hair care. Some people mistakenly avoid washing their hair, believing that the drying effect of shampoo will worsen their dandruff. By washing the hair regularly, however, dead skin is in fact removed before it can build up into larger, more noticeable flakes. Using acid-based shampoos helps restore acidity to the scalp, breaking down oils and preventing dead skin cells from collecting into visible clumps. However, shampoos with milder medication, or shampoos that are not marked to treat seborrheic dermatitis, may have little to no effect on redness and irritation.

Household remedies to get rid of dandruff are apple cider vinegar (the gold standard of household remedies), salt or lemon juice. Apply the liquid to the scalp and allow to remain for several minutes to several hours, even overnight, then shampoo and rinse clean in the shower. One good way to apply the liquid is from a spray bottle, or simply by pouring over the head. Apple cider vinegar can also be used as a rinse after shampooing: the vinegar will act as both a fungicide to fight the cause of the cell buildup, as well as a rinsing agent, which will rinse clumps of skin away before they appear large enough to be visible.

Severe forms of dandruff, particularly if accompanied by flaking or scaling on other parts of the body, should be treated by a dermatologist. Dandruff can occur in conjunction with skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Dandruff varies from person to person. It may be necessary to try various shampoos with different active ingredients (selenium sulfide, tar, salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole) to find the best suited for any one individual. Also, an individual may find that alternating between different treatments will be more effective than sticking with a single treatment, which can become less effective over time.

Tea tree oil's antifungal activity has been found useful in the treatment of dandruff

Answer 5

use head and shoulder or that blue thingy. But only use one of them because if you use more than one dandruff shampoo then it wont really work -_- hope this helped...

Answer 6

hey their is a home made mixture to remove dandruff
mix brown sugar with yought and apply it on ur hairs and leave it for about half an hour and then wash it with shampo

Answer 7

For me, the best solution is T Gel by NEUTROGENA. I've tried with many, including Head&shoulders, L'oreal, Crisan etc, dind't worked for me.

Answer 8

Nope, Head and Shoulders does NOT work.....Selsun Blue rules

Answer 9

Before or after shampooing, pour a little bit of mouthwash on your scalp. Be careful not to get it in your eyes. It works!

Answer 10

I suggest u use lemon juice on your scalp. u apply it on your scalp like u apply hair gel. And wait for 5 - 10 minutes. And rinse it.
It worked for me.