How to treat dandruff??

Answer 1

Cheap dandruff shampoo works just fine.

Answer 2

Vinegar works great for dandruff control as well. Mix vinegar and water in a half and half proportion. Apply this to your hair around ten minutes before you shampoo. Do this twice a week and say goodbye to dandruff

Answer 3

i'd suggest u to oil ur hair with warm coconut oil gently massaging the scalp especially the affected areas and leave overnight. in the morning mix tea liquor and juice from a lemon and apply to ur hair.leave for around 30mins. then shampoo ur hair wit mild herbal shampoo but make sure the oil is cleaned out of ur hair.
this is an efficient way of getting rid of dandruff without using harsh chemicals used in the anti dandruff shampoos.

Answer 4

Hi..
it's a bit odd way to treat with dandruff but quite effective..
I have tried & tested this..
take some water in a mug and dettol ..put a cap of dettole in water mix it and wash ur hair with this water properly without using any soap and sampoo.. aftr some time wash it with fresh water and with any good quilty sampoo..in 2 or 3 weeks it will vanish ur dandruff properly.

Answer 5

Beat two eggs and add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet the hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and let the mixture on for ten minutes to fifteen minutes. Then rinse the hair with lukewarm water. This will keep both dandruff and hairfall problem away from you.

Answer 6

T-Gel shampoo works really good. My daughter has psoriasis of the scalp & dandruff, it clears it up completely.
Neutrogena makes it but you can get it in generic too. About $4 a bottle.

Answer 7

try using anti-dandruff shampoos.
for more effective results-
1) apply neem oil to your head over night and then shampoo.
2) finely grind some neem leaves and apply it to your head an hour before shampooing. wash it off and then shampoo.
3) dissolve some jaggery in water and apply it to your head an hour before shampooing. wash it off and then shampoo.
4) apply lime juice to your scalp an hour before shampooing. wash it off and then shampoo.
5) apply some sour curds to your head an hour before shampooing. wash it off and then shampoo.
NOTE- 1) THE ABOVE REMEDIES DO NOT SHOW ANY SIDE EFFECTS, ARE TOTALLY NATURAL, BEING FOLLOWED SINCE AGES, AND ARE EFFECTIVE FOR ALL HAIR TYPES.
2) POINTS 5 AND 1 GIVE OUT AN UNPLEASANT SMELL.
3) MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A CAP BEFORE YOU GO OUT OF YOUR PLACE WHILE FOLLOWING THESE REMEDIES.
4) DON'T FORGET TO WASH THE APPLIED STUFF OFF BEFORE YOU SHAMPOO. OR ELSE YOU MAY GET SOME RESULTS WHICH YOU WON'T BE HAPPY WITH.

Answer 8

apply curd on ur head 1 hr before bath
after applying shampoo cause curd has stinking smell, apply lemon juice mixed with water and let it be for 2-4 mins then wash ur hair with water.
This will surely work & make ur hair smooth, dandruff free & shiny.
i tried it & it worked

Answer 9

Mix lemon with water pour it on your head and rub your head for 15 mintues and shampoo !

Answer 10

Dandruff, a condition characterized by flaking, itchy scalp, is one of the most common dermatological conditions. Fortunately, while the exact cause of dandruff is not known, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of getting it, and effective treatments are available. So if it looks like a winter storm is following you--and only you--around everywhere, read on.
Steps
Eat a healthy, balanced diet. As if you needed another reason to eat right, it turns out that a healthy diet may ward off the flakes. Make sure to get plenty of zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, and B-vitamin, and avoid excessive yeast and sugar. Research suggests that dandruff is at least in part caused by a fungus that thrives in yeasty, fatty, sugary environments. Though this does not neccesarily directly affect the conditions of your skin, your overall health will help with how your body responds to the fungus causing the dandruff.
Don't worry, be happy. Stress challenges the body's defenses and encourages all sorts of ailments, including dandruff, so relax now and don't worry about wearing a black shirt tomorrow.
Limit your use of hair styling products. Hairspray, mousse, and gel may contribute to dandruff in some people. They may also cause excessive drying of the skin, which can cause flaking--or trigger allergic reactions. If you notice dandruff soon after you begin to use a new product, chances are the product is to blame.
Wash your hair regularly. Dandruff seems to thrive in oily hair, so regular shampooing can help you fight it off. If you already have dandruff, washing your hair may help you keep the symptoms (the flakes) under control until it goes away. Massage your scalp so that you clean your skin, as well as your hair. This is one time when the "repeat" directions in "wash, rinse, and repeat" may be useful. The first washing breaks up the waxy sebum, and the second washing helps rinse it all away.
Use a shampoo designed to treat dandruff. If dandruff persists despite regular shampooing, you may need something stronger. There are a variety of anti-dandruff shampoos available at your pharmacy or grocery store, and they usually work. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully, and make a little extra time to shower, as most of these recommend that you leave them in for 5-10 minutes and lather twice.
Be aware that there are different active ingredients in dandruff shampoos. If one does not work for you try another. Ketoconazole (brand name Nizoral) is extremely effective against certain types of dandruff that are caused by a fungus. 1% ketoconazole is available without prescription in the US, 2% requires a prescription. The 2% is available without a prescription in Canada.
Be patient. While anti-dandruff shampoos may produce results after a few uses, it can take a week or two to see the difference.
Switch it up. If one type of anti-dandruff shampoo doesn't seem to work, or if it works for a time but then doesn't, switch to a product with another active ingredient (the active ingredient will be labeled on the bottle).
See your doctor if the problem persists after more than a couple weeks of treatment. There are prescription shampoos available, and prescription steroid creams may also help.



Tips
Another possible remedy consists of pouring a generous amount of table salt into your hand before showering and covering your scalp in it. Gently rub it in, covering your whole scalp. Rinse it out in the shower, and shampoo normally.
It's best to get your vitamins from food, rather than nutritional supplements. A quick Internet search will turn up foods you can integrate into your diet that are rich in zinc, Omega-3s, and B-vitamins.
If anti-dandruff shampoos aren't working, or if you notice redness on the scalp or silvery or yellow flakes, you may not have dandruff at all. A number of other conditions can lead to flaking skin and itchy scalp. See your primary care physician or dermatologist.
A quick internet search will turn up all kinds of home remedies for dandruff. While some of these may indeed work, anti-dandruff shampoos are inexpensive enough to be adequate for most people.
Wear light-colored clothing (especially tops) while you have dandruff. Most people won't even notice.
If you have hay fever, eczema, or other skin or respiratory allergies, your dandruff may be caused in part by an allergic reaction. In this situation, you may find it helpful to shampoo LESS frequently, so the natural oils that protect your scalp aren't stripped away. Allergic people may also react to dandruff shampoos by generating MORE dandruff. If you think this may be the case for you, try washing your hair with conditioner only, or washing less frequently. CAUTION: Try this first during a vacation or a time when you will be less publicly visible, since your scalp will be very oily at first. It will take two weeks to a month for the balance of oils on your hair and scalp to adjust itself.
Rinsing your scalp with a rinse of 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar to 3/4 cup water may help the problem. The natural acids will help loosen any sebum (dead skin and oils) that clings to your scalp and flakes to form dandruff. Rinse thoroughly with WARM, not hot, water. If you don't rinse well, you will smell like vinegar. While apple cider vinegar is the gold standard of home remedies, white vinegar or lemon juice should work as well. Lemon juice may lighten dark hair.
Tea tree oil has antiseptic qualities that may help kill the fungus, and keep your scalp moisturized. You can buy a small bottle at many groceries and health food stores, and add 5-6 drops to your regular shampoo. Or just purchase a shampoo that contains tea tree oil.
Buy and use two or three different types of regular shampoo and don't use the same one two days in a row. This way build up is minimized. For some reason this gets rid of lesser cases of dandruff.
Plain old fashioned Listerine (the original amber formula) works wonders on dandruff! In fact, up until the 1980s, the label even mentioned that it was effective on infectious dandruff. Daily or several times a week, saturate a cotton ball with Listerine and swab over your scalp. It really works!
Leave-in treatments like Scalpicin may be useful for particularly itchy scalps.
If the shampoos with the ingredients below don't work, try others.