what is the best way to get rid of dandruff? I have tried a couple of shampoos but nothing seems to work?

Question

Should I be doing more than just shampooing my hair with anti-dandruff shampoo?

Answer 1

Dermarrest, Nizoral or Neutrogena T-Gel all work well and can usually be found at your local grocery store.

Answer 2

There are a number of natural ways to combat the flaking and mild itch dandruff causes. An equal mixture of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice with a pinch of salt can be applied to the hair and left for several minutes before shampooing. In extreme cases apply the mixture at night and do not shampoo until the next morning. If you prefer, use the apple cider vinegar only as a rinse after you shampoo. The slight acidity of the vinegar and lemon juice act as a natural anti-fungicide and also help to remove excessive skin flakes.

Most often the answer to ridding yourself of dandruff is simply to start using a dandruff shampoo. Probably the best dandruff shampoo in terms of availability and familiarity is Head and Shoulders. The main ingredient in this product is zinc pyrithione which will work against the malassezia furfur fungus and help to remove dead skin cells. (All dandruff shampoos contain either an anti-fungal agent, a mild acid, or both.)

Other more powerful products include shampoos like Selsun Blue and Neutrogena T-Gel. Be careful of these stronger formulations however as it may be an instance of killing a fly with an elephant gun. T-Gel, for instance, contains coal tar which is more appropriate for an outbreak of seborrheic dermatitis. The product is not meant for long-term use and can cause sensitivity to the sun. It is always better to start out with a mild shampoo and only to go to a stronger product in the case of an extremely persistent case of dandruff.

Answer 3

The extra strength T-Gel works wonders for me. And I have a skin condition that causes pretty bad dandruff.

Make sure you're washing it out all the way. And be sure to shampoo twice. Depending on your hair, you may or may not need to condition afterwards. Use a simple conditioner, and if possible, only condition the ends and avoid your scalp. It is oily enough naturally and doesn't need the extra conditioning.

You'll need to do it everyday, maybe even twice a day, to see real results.

Answer 4

Selsun Blue is the best on the market. If none of the retail products are working, you might want to check with your doctor to see if there are any shampoos that could be dispensed from the pharmacy.

After washing, you could rinse your hair with white vinegar and water (1 teaspoon white vinegar to 6 cups warm water).

Hope this helps. Cheers

Answer 5

I'm a hair dresser and i found that Nuetrogena T-gel Shampoo REALLY works and the Dr. Glovers Shampoo works well also. but u have to use it atleast 2 times a week fot the best results ( try using a grease or moisterizer) GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

Dandruff can be caused by build up of product on your scalp. No matter how well you rinse it will always happen. Go to a salon and get a scalp treatment. They use sea breeze on your scalp and it feels really good.

Answer 7

Go to the doctor and get you a prescription or you may try
to get the drug store to let you have with a prescription.
GET SELENIUM SULF SHAMPO 2.5%.
Wash hire then rinse.
Then put 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls of the shampo on wet head
let it stay on for 2 to 3 minutes then rinse good your hands to.

Answer 8

this is superb,put shampoo on your hair,and add a drop about the size of a pea.is teetree oil.and for itchy scalps tried andtested and works 100 per cent,

Answer 9

Nizoral is the best thing I've ever used.

You use it every 3-4 days for 2wks then once every 2 weeks to keep it at bay.

Answer 10

it could just be dry scalp and it happens in the winter alot because of the dry heat inside that's why your skin gets drier in the winter so i suggest u do some moisturizing treatments on your hair but make sure it's on your scalp mainly cause it needs moisturizing just like skin