I can't get rid of my dandruff, what shuold i do?
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Dandruf comes from overactive skin tissue. Scalp is covered by skin. When overactive, the topmost layer of skin is shed, fell apart, stick on to hair. \n\nConsequently, dandruff comes from the skin, not the hair.\n\nWhat anti-dandruff shampoos are doing is they contain some sort of acid. Acid has a negative charge. This acid charges  both dandruff and hair negative, so they slide on each other. When you wash your hair dandruff slides down. It looks like you get rid off dandruff. But when sking sheds new dandruff it comes back.\n\nWhat is an ideal anti-dandruff shampoo? It should cantain selenium. Selenium acts on skin and renders the skin less active. Helps to reduce the shedding.\n\nCheck your shampoo if it contains selenium. \n\n* Shampoos containing tar may also help. Selenium is more popular though.
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Well try naturel medicines if the chemical doesn't work\nand go a doctor about it , but creams has to work
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My son had this problem.  The dermatoligist told him to wash his hair with a dandruff shampoo.  Something to do with oil from his hair.  Has been several years since then, and he has no problems now.
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Try a tablespoon of olive oil and some tea tree oil, which you can find at any health food store.  The tea tree will kill the dandruff and the olive oil will health the scalps skin.  Should do once a week, which schould keep you dandruff clear.
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Try using a product with Tea Tree Oil, like Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner. I know it sounds counter-intuitive to add oil to your scalp, but Tea Tree Oil acts as both a humectant and an astringent, meaning it cleanses and moisturizes at the same time. So you get rid of the dandruff by exfoliating and removing dead skin cells, and you keep the new layers protected and moisturized, thus reducing itchiness. :D Works for me everytime! Good luck!
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It could be caused by stress and your diet(if you eat alot of sugars and salts)......\njust keep looking for different shampoos and definietly condiditiors BUT the reason why you can't find one that 'works' is that you should NOT wash your hair EVERYday (no its not unsatitary or gross) it lets the NATURAL oils of the scalp absorb into the hair giving it hydration if you wash your hair everday then your drying out your scalp and not letting theses oils settle in try washing your hair every other day and retry some of the dandruff hair products b/c you might find them to work now if you follow the advice of how much to wash your hair (use hot/warm water also!). This has actually been helpful to alot of people that i've told. Remedies probably could be looked up on google...let me see....Aloe vera Thoroughly rub a thick gel of aloe vera leaves into the scalp; leave overnight; shampoo in the morning.\n\nApple cider vinegar Apple cider vinegar will help restore the proper acid/alkaline balance of the scalp and kill a bacteria that clogs the pores that release oil to the scalp. The clogged pores result in scales and crusts being formed. Apply apple cider vinegar diluted 50% with water to the scalp and let dry. There is no need to rinse. Another similar remedy suggests pouring two tablespoons into a cup, applying the straight vinegar to the scalp, and leaving it on from 15 minutes to three hours before shampooing. Lemon juice may also be used. It is the acid in these remedies that helps bring the scalp back into chemical balance.\n\nCoconut oil Rub some pure coconut oil in your hair daily. The dandruff should clear up in a few days.\n\nGrapefruit seed extract Mix 7-10 drops with the normal amount of shampoo you use. Massage into your hair and leave on for at least 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water, avoiding contact with eyes. \n\nListerine For mild cases of dandruff, use the mouthwash Listerine. It has antiseptic properties. Do not use on cases where the skin is broken as the Listerine can be irritating.\n\nIf any of this doesn't help see a doctor (best if a dermotologist)they can probably give great product and procedure advice. Good luck!\n\n***************If you found this helpful press "best answer" it will give points to both me and you. Thanks :)!**************
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Check these links\nhttp://www.coolnurse.com/dandruff.htm\nhttp://www.otan.us/webfarm/emailproject/dandruff.htm\nhttp://www.embarrassingproblems.com/dandruff.htm
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NO! That will dry your scalp more. You should wash your hair every other day or 2x's a week. Try using a dandruff shampoo like Selsun Blue or Tegrin.
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Try taking salt water head bath at least twice a week...followed by shampoo wash.
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Some dandruff is caused by dry scalp. Some is caused by a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It is now commonly believed that this may be a fungus infection. \n\nSo, dandruff shampoos are "medicated" (such as Neutrogena T/Gel or Nizoral) to make conditions such that the fungus can't thrive. Home remedies do the same thing (Listerine has herbal medications, use of dilute vinegar increases the pH of the scalp).
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Try rinsing your hair with apple cider vinegar after\neach shampooing. Massage it in to your scalp. The smell goes away after hair is dryed. Your hair will be nice and shiny and it will tackle the dandruff problem. This works well.
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go to doctor & get rid of whatever it is that you got
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Hey try this! i've suffered dandruf for a long time but then i used a normal body-shampoo (not hair-shampoo) by mistake and then dandruf was no more :D\n\nbut its gonna get your hair very dry so maybe you'd want to use some conditioners\n\ni'd give it %50 anyway so just try it if you were hopeless
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Mix 2 teaspoons pure vinegar in 6 teaspoons water and apply it on the scalp before going to bed. Tie a towel around the head. Wash your head next morning. After shampooing, rinse again with vinegar water. Treat your hair like this once a week for at least three months.\nMix 1 teaspoons lemon juice with 2 teaspoons vinegar and massage on the scalp. Wash your hair with an egg shampoo.\nTake 1 part almond oil, 1 part pure sulphur powder, 2 parts 'surgical spirit' and 4 parts distilled water or rose water and mix well. Rub on the scalp.\nTake 2 cup water, add 4-5 tablespoons dried thyme and boil for 10 minutes. Cool, strain, and use the mixture to massage scalp. Keep for half an hour.\nDissolve 2 aspirins in any dandruff shampoo and wash your hair.\nMassage the scalp with almond oil. Dip a towel in boiling water and wrap it around the hair. Repeat it thrice or four times when the towel gets cold.\nMake a shampoo by mixing 100 g each of amla (Indian goose berry), reetha, and shikakai, and boil in two litre of water until the liquid reduces to half. Use this shampoo for one month. Dandruff will vanish and your hair will become thick.\nGrind fenugreek (methi) seeds soaked in water overnight. Massage this paste on scalp and hair and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.\nWash your hair with warm apple cider vinegar. Then cover your head with a towel or a shower cap and leave for about 30-40 minutes. Rinse with plain water. Repeat 2 times a week until your dandruff goes away.\nMix 100 g witch hazel and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in 200 ml water. Shampoo your hair and apply with cotton to the scalp when the hair are still wet. Repeat several times until the dandruff is treated.\nTry a shampoo with selenium sulfide or salicylic acid.
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Try and tell her in a nicer way like suggesting cures for her dandruff instead of just telling her she's got dandruff. If she's african/black she must put lemon juice in the water that she uses to rinse her hair when shampooing or rinse with rooibos tea after shampooing and stay for 5 minutes before rinsing it out. I wouldn't have information on whites' hair-sorry
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I have them too. i dont know what they are, but my doctor says if you use dandruff shampoo on it, it goes away.
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See a dermatologist. He might recommend minoxidil topical solution. \n\nPlease ensure you do not have dandruff. If you do, use a dandruff shampoo. Follow instruction on the label.\n\nI have heard about laser treatment to stimulate hair follicles. Your dermatologist (skin specialist) should be able to give you more information. \n\nAre you anaemic? test your blood, if yes, eat leafy vegetables or iron supplements\n\nHope this will be of help.