Dandruff problem help!?

Question

I've had dandruff for a while. I starting using this t-gel stuff and it worked really good for a while but then it stopped working so then I got head and shoulders today is the third day I've used it and my dandruff is still there. i mean i just got out of the shower and I can see the flakes. How long will it take for head and shoulders to start working? .because its so embarrassing going to school with flakes in my hair

Answer 1

I had the same problem and stilll fight it on occasion. I cant get T-gel stuff to work, I use the braand name Head and Shoulders, Not anay generics and I take a antihistomine tablet once aver 3 days. It stops the iching and the dandruff goes away in about 3 days or so with daily use of head and shoulders. Take the antihistomine daily for the frist few days, Its mostlikely a mild alergry that would take several doctors visits to fix and they would only put you on antihistomines any way. Buy over the counter time releass ones. It works for me.

garry

Answer 2

You mention having dandruff 'for a while'. Persistent dandruff (actually scalp flaking) may indicate a range of other conditions. You may want to visit a doctor just to be sure. In the meantime, continue using your anti-dandruff shampoo (like head and shoulders), but don't use a conditioner nor any other hair gels for a few days. If it doesn't clear up in 3 days, you should visit the doctor.

Answer 3

I have dandruff too and it is really embarrassing because some people say you have dandruff. Dandruff is a skin condition it doesn't mean you are dirty. I use head and shoulders shampoo made with plant extract and I also used Head and Shoulders sensitive care. I think the one made with plant extracts is really good. It helps prevents itching and flakes. It says on the bottle recommended to used twice a week for it to work.

Answer 4

Head and Shoulders isn't as powerful as Tgel...however, if neither is working you may have more to contend with than simple dandruff. Get a shampoo with Salicytic Acid in it...one that claims to deal with ezcema and psoriasis. You may or may not have either of those issues, but the shampoo may help in any case. You can also try Denorex, it's a bit more potent than Tgel.

Answer 5

Use a good company anti dandruff shampoo. Also home remedies can be applying curds or yogurt 15 mins before going for a head bath... Your diet also needs to change. Avoid too much oily food and drink atleast 10 to 12 glasses of water.

Answer 6

Treatment

Dandruff is a chronic condition that can almost always be controlled, but dandruff treatment 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 (Selsun Salon, 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). Coal tar, a byproduct of the coal manufacturing process, helps conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis by slowing cell turnover.
* 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 Blue). 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 five minutes — this allows the ingredients time to work.

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 7

I had the same problem. My doc told me today that I was using too much dandruff shampoo (head and shoulders daily) and I needed to use less because it was changing the pH of my scalp. I have yet to see how his advice works out...

Answer 8

Head and Shoulders doesn't work?

Why did you stop the T-get stuff?

I'm not sure what you should do; maybe take Selenium tablets (in the vitamin section of your drug store). It just may do the trick -- but talk to your doctor first, and don't take too much -- just the recommended amount.

Be safe, not sorry. There may be other stuff to try out too. Go to your doctor or find a dermatologist.

Good luck (and don't sweat it).

Answer 9

It is ok to have dandruff but if you don't like it i suggest you try a baby shampoo because I have tried it and it works. it takes only a couple of days though.

Answer 10

Keep using the head and shoulders for a while longer, but if it doesn't work, ask your doctor. You may have something else that causes flaky scalp but isn't dandruff if the head and shoulders doesn't work.