Dandruff Attack!!?

Question

I cant seem to get rid of this dandruff problem. Its not as major to the extent of seeking a professional's attention but the anti dandruff shampoos are not working.. Any home remedies?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Although many believe dandruff to be caused by a dry scalp, it is in fact caused by such things as overactive sebaceous glands or the fungus Malassezia furfur. Using harsh shampoos and other hair products may lead to exacerbating the dandruff, so be careful with what you choose to use in your hair to treat your scalp.

You definitely don't want to be adding any sort of oil to your scalp. That will most definitely worsen the situation. Many of the dandruff products out there are acid-based so as to break down the oils your body produces. You don't want to be adding anything to your hair that will either quicken your skin cells turnover time or trap the dead skin to your scalp (like oil).

One effective household remedy is the direct application of rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) to the hair and scalp while in the shower (be careful not to get it into your eyes!). Not only can it help diminish, if not get rid of, the dandruff on your scalp, but it can also leave your hair feeling soft. Another remedy is apple cider vinegar, which should also be applied while in the shower (more information can be found at the source listed below).

Answer 3

Maybe try some olive oil to moisten your scalp may leave your hair a little greasy at first.

Also, when you wash your hair (Unsure how long it is) start from the ends up if long and then don't rub into scalp it is hair shampoo not scalp shampoo. (unless otherwise specified for scalp use)

People wash their scalps and use way too much conditioner and then don't rinse it all out so it builds up on the scapl and around the ears.

Use cool water not hot water to rinse and it will rinse cleaner and spend time rinsing so you do a thorough job.

Answer 4

Hi,

dandruff are caused by strong shampoo, poor eating habits allergy to chemicals in shampoo, hormones inbalance and etc'...

Try mild shampoo, change your diet eat more Vitamin C, green veg, reduce sugar intake, fried food

apply one spoon each of apple cider vinegar, and warm water, and a drop of tea tree oil to hair after shampooing. Keep in overnight, and style as usual in the morning. Do not rinse out.

Answer 5

Use a dandruff shampoo. Choose an anti-dandruff shampoo that contains coal tar, salicylic acid, pyrithione zinc, sulfur or selenium sulfide, says Patricia Farris Walters, M.D., clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology.

Each ingredient reduces dandruff in a different way, explains Dr. Appa. The tar-based shampoos slow cell production, while salicylic acid-based shampoos slough off dead cells before they clump. And both shampoos have antifungal properties and help fight invading yeast microbes, which is one of dandruff's most persistent triggers. Pyrithione zinc and selenium sulfide reduce cell turnover, while sulfur is believed to cause slight skin irritation--just enough to lead to the shedding of flakes.

Some shampoos on the market contain more than one ingredient, adds Dr. Walters. Trial and error is the only way to sort out which one will work for you. (It doesn't matter which one you pick first, says Dr. Walters.)

Rub vigorously. Regardless of which dandruff shampoo you're using, a little elbow grease can enhance its effectiveness. When you wash your hair, lather once, rinse, lather a second time and really rub your scalp as you shampoo, says Dr. Appa. Your fingers will help dislodge excess cells.

Let it sit and soak. After you lather a second time, let the shampoo sit on your head for at least five minutes, suggests Dr. Bihova. That way, you give the anti-dandruff ingredients time to work.

Rinse well. Now that you've loosened all those little cells, rinse and rinse again, says Dr. Appa. If you don't rinse them all out, they'll end up on your clothes as dandruff.

Shampoo daily. "The more frequently you shampoo, the better," says Dr. Walters. It prevents your scalp from accumulating dead cells that will precipitate a major outbreak.

Rotate your shampoo. "If you've been using one shampoo successfully for several months, and your dandruff suddenly returns, just switch shampoos," says Dr. Walters. No one knows why a perfectly good dandruff shampoo suddenly stops working, but they sometimes do.

Alternate dandruff shampoos with regular ones. Shampoo every other day with a regular nondandruff shampoo suited to your particular natural hair type--dry, oily or normal, says Dr. Walters. This will protect your hair from the harsh chemicals in dandruff shampoos, which, over time, have a tendency to dry your hair.

Condition with tar. If your hair starts to feel dry after you've been using a dandruff shampoo for a while, don't reach for a heavy after-shampoo conditioner. Instead, switch to a tar-based shampoo like T-Gel, suggests Dr. Walters.

"Tar softens and conditions," says Dr. Walters. "So you can use it to get soft, tangle-free hair without having to use the heavier conditioners that can exacerbate dandruff."

Spray on sun protection. Since sunburn can cause dandruff by drying out your scalp, it makes sense to spray a sunscreen--one made especially for hair--on your hair and scalp before you hit the beach or jump in the pool, says Dr. Bihova. A light spray will protect your hair and scalp from both sunburn and the nasty, drying effects of chlorine. Just spray it on, comb it through and go. Reapply according to package directions.

Good luck! This worked for me. :)

Answer 6

Try Arbonne's Intelligence Daily Self-Adjusting Shampoo with Tea Tree Oil. you can order it online...if you need a link to the website, contact me. A little factoid about tea tree oil: It is native to Austrailia, and is known as "The wonder from down under" It treats dry, flaky scalp so that both the head and hair are left nourished, and flake-free~!!

Answer 7

Head and shoulders (refresh) no others will work from head and shoulders!!! But if you have the money its a bit more pricey , but Paul Mitchell has Tea tree shampoo that works miracles !!!

Answer 8

Try Neutrogena T-Gel it works awesome on my dad who has dandruff so bad its like a miniature snow fall everywhere....Head and Shoulders don't work for him...also try Selsen Blue....I think these shampoos stink, but they do work!

Answer 9

Head and Shoulders shampoo and conditioner. Be careful though, it's a strong formula so if you have easily damaged hair don't use it like a regular shampoo or conditioner. Maybe alternate everyday.

Answer 10

Oh I just love the Pantene Anti Dandruf stuff. Did you try that? That worked for me.