A cure for dandruff?

Question

I get dandruff on certain parts of my scalp.

I was wondering if anyone knew of any good products to treat dandruff?

I have heard Olive Oil helps.
Anybody have any other ideas?

Many thanks for your help.

Answer 1

Treatment

Dandruff is a chronic condition that can almost always be controlled, but it may take a little patience and persistence. In general, mild scaling can often be helped by daily cleansing with a gentle shampoo to reduce oiliness and cell buildup.

When regular shampoos fail, OTC dandruff shampoos may succeed. But dandruff shampoos aren't all alike, and you may need to experiment until you find one that works best for you. Dandruff shampoos are classified according to their active ingredient:

* Zinc pyrithione shampoos (Suave Dandruff Control Shampoo, Head & Shoulders). These contain the antibacterial and antifungal agent zinc pyrithione, which has been shown to reduce the fungus that causes dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
* Tar-based shampoos (Neutrogena T/Gel, Tegrin). Coal tar, a byproduct of the coal manufacturing process, helps conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis by slowing cell turnover. But coal tar has an "earthy" smell, can give light-colored hair an orange tint and may make treated skin more sensitive to sunlight.
* Shampoos containing salicylic acid (Ionil T). These "scalp scrubs" help eliminate scale, but they may leave your scalp dry, leading to more flaking. Using a conditioner after shampooing can help counter dryness.
* Selenium sulfide shampoos (Selsun, Exsel). These shampoos help prevent cell turnover and may also reduce the number of malassezia. Because they can discolor blonde, gray or chemically colored hair, be sure to use them only as directed and to rinse well after shampooing.
* Ketoconazole shampoos (Nizoral). The newest addition to the dandruff armamentarium, ketoconazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent that may work when other shampoos fail. It's available over-the-counter as well as by prescription.

Try using one of these shampoos daily until your dandruff is controlled, then cut back to two or three times a week. If one type of shampoo works for a time and then seems to lose its effectiveness, try alternating between two types of dandruff shampoos. Be sure to leave the shampoo on for at least 5 minutes — this allows the ingredients time to work. Some experts suggest lathering twice for best results.

If you've shampooed faithfully for several weeks and there's still a dusting of dandruff on your shoulders, talk to your doctor or dermatologist. You may need a prescription-strength shampoo or more aggressive treatment with a steroid lotion.

Answer 2

Dandruff is simply excess dead skin cells. Our skin is constantly renewing itself and shedding away. Some people have more than others. I suspect the cause is partly at least due to a sensitivity to the chemicals used in most hair care products.

Have a look at the ingredients on some of the products that are being suggested here. YUCK! and then visit the Environmental Working Group website where you can look up those ingredients and read about their toxicity levels.

Now, here's what I would do. Brush your scalp with a hair brush to help loosen the dead skin.

Massage olive oil into your scalp and hair then cover with a plastic shower cap to hold in some warmth and leave it on for 30 - 60 minutes. (You don't have to use the shower cap)

I wash my hair with handmade soap. My favourite is olive oil
soap, but any cold process soap will do. You may want to try pine tar shampoo bars. Soaps are not ph balanced for your hair and may leave it looking dull, but I rinse my hair with apple cider vinegar. (2 tbsp to 1 cup of water) It leaves my hair shiny and silky. I get compliments all the time and even my hair dresser can't believe how healthy my hair looks.

Regular shampoos are full of chemicals and even known carcinogens! I can just imagine what a medicated shampoo might contain. Please at least try a natural remedy before resorting to those dandruff products and be more aware of the ingredients you are putting on your skin to be absorbed into your blood stream.

Answer 3

I use Selenium Sulphide products (Selsun), which are anti fungal and also treat the itchy, flaky skin on my face. Chemists sell the stronger strength over the counter, not off the shelf. This as worked better for me than off the shelf shampoo's. The itchiness is quite bad and I need the super strength stuff most times.

Eczema can be treated in the way you've suggested. 'The regular use of non-scented creams or lotions provides moisture to the skin and reduces itching effect of eczema'.

When I've treated the dandruff I try and stick to gentle, ph neutral products which don't irritate my skin condition.

Answer 4

Zinc pyrithione-Head & Shoulders, Clinic All Clear, Pantene Pro V

Ketoconazole-Nizoral

Selenium sulphide-Selsun Blue, Vichy Dercos Anti-Dandruff shampoo

Tea tree oil-Himalaya Anti-dandruff shampoo

Tar-Neutrogena T/Gel

Piroctone olamine (INCI)-Octopirox

Answer 5

A herbal rinse is a safe method of removing dandruff. Apply lemon juice with the rind on the scalp .After 5 minutes wash off with shampoo and water. More simple remedies for dandruff at http://usefulinfo-dandruff.blogspot.com/

Answer 6

Dandruff – Natural Remedies
Dandruff may be the result of a dry scalp, or skin condition is called seborrheic dermatitis. It can also be caused by eczema, psoriasis or fungus called Malassezia. Dandruff shampoos can be quite effective, but sometimes can be quite harmful. Therefore it is better to use natural ways that are quite effective, and will help to rid of dandruff. We recommend 5 natural dandruff remedies:
http://healthytavern.com/dandruff-natural-remedies/

Answer 7

You Should By Head and Shoulders from Wal-Mart or some other moisturising / conditioning hair product this will help to give the scalp moisture and stop dry skin from creating dandruff.

Also try Shampooing twice when in the shower instead of once as this will also give the scalp a boost of Moisture.

Hope this Helps You :-)

also the third answer has been copyed and pasted from the internet thats cheating =]

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Hey,

My hubby used to get dandruff all the time until I bought tigi catwalk Oatmeal and Honey Shampoo and Conditioner. he now swear's by it and doesnt buy any other dandruff shampoo!

Answer 10

Certain things work on certain people so I'm not completely sure, but I've been using Elvive Anti-Dandruff for men and it works perfectly. It kicks in after the first use. I haven't had one flake in my hair since I've been using it.
You can buy it here:
Normal Hair:
http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1073882&classificationid=1037352

Greasy Hair:
http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1073881&classificationid=1037327