what is the best way to get rid of dandruff?
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first of all, CHANGE YOUR SHAMPOO! if you've been using that shampoo for two months and it's still not working, then it's better to throw it in the trash and get a new one! Use a mild, non-medicated shampoo. The scalp should be massaged gently to loosen flakes and the hair and scalp rinsed thoroughly. It is possible you're not rinsing your hair properly so make sure you do! but don't scratch your head when rinsing, use the tip of your fingers and massage. You may want to use tea tree oil, it's proven to be great on fungal diseases. FYI, dandruff is fungus. so change your bed sheets, pillow sheets, etc. and rinse your combs and brushes. If dandruff is still persistent, call your dermatologist.
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Shampoos with coal tar (Neutrogena T/gel is one example) and Nizoral work very well.Both are available over the counter. Usual method is to shampoo with the medicated shampoo every day until the flakes come under control then once or twice per week to keep them under control. \n\nListerine, the mouthwash, has been used for dandruff for years (and used to be advertised for this purpose). Massage it full-strength onto your scalp every day. Supposed to get rid of dandruff in a few days. You can also apply a dilute vinegar rinse to your hair before using regular shampoo.
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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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Looking for Dandruff Information? Here's a whole blog filled with information on dandruff.\n\nhttp://getridofdandruff.blogspot.com/
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Try Windex and a soft paper towel.
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You may have dandruff for several reasons and there are many misconceptions about it...it might be a type of psorisis. Wikipedia has a better explanation than I can give you. A good dandruff shampoo (like Nizoral) should take care of it. You might switch hair products, too (don't use cheap hair gel.)
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For people, take a bath! (and wash that hair)\nFor clothes, wash them.\nFor a house, air it out. \n\nOr if that's not possible, use fragrance or deodorizer or room freshening spray.
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Hi Heather, (that's my daughter's name) Here's what I found..\nIf you still are struggling with a dry scalp and dandruff isn't the culprit (dandruff would not be affected by any of the things I've suggested above), you can massage a small amount of almost any moisturizer such as Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion or Cream, Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion, Curel Ultra Healing, or Paula’s Choice Completely Emollient Moisturizer With Antioxidants carefully into your scalp at night when you plan to wash your hair the next morning. You may also use a non-volatile oil, especially if your scalp is very dry. Unscented jojoba oil is brilliant for this, as is olive, sesame, sunflower, or safflower oils. Use enough oil to saturate the scalp without leaving the entire hair shaft greasy.
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Try antifungals, but also when you shower rub head and shoulders shampoo on it.  It contains selenium, which can aid in getting rid of tinea versicolor.
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If it isn't lice... Then you probably have dandruff/dry scalp? I read on the internet that an itchy dry scalp can be caused by some kind of bacteria and if you mix 1 part mouthwash and 8 parts water and then put it on when you have dry hair. You must rub in your scalp pretty well and wait 5 minutes before you rinse and wash your hair. It should get rid of your dry scalp. I tried it once and I thought it worked. Maybe the shampoos that you are using is drying out your scalp in your efforts to give it more moisture.
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Anti Dandruff. Selenium Sulphide. Key ingridient in Selsun.
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http://www.sfsu.edu/~shs/skinclinic/dandruff.htm\n\nHow do we remove dandruff faster than it is produced? Obviously, shampooing more often, going from every-third-day to daily or every-other-day shampooing is the simplest solution to mild dandruff. All shampoos have some detergent action and may be more effective if used more often. Another trick in treating bad dandruff is to leave the shampoo in prolonged contact with the scalp. For example, wash hair, rinse, and reapply shampoo, then apply a shower cap for 30-60 minutes, then do a final rinse.\n\nIf this isn't successful then consider "dandruff' shampoos."  Let us examine how each of the major shampoo categories works, with some pros and cons: \n\n+ Zinc pyrithione shampoos like Suave Dandruff Shampoo, Zincon, or Head and Shoulders have been shown to reduce Pityrosporum yeast and help mild dandruff and seborrhea. \n\n+ Tar-based shampoos like T-Gel, Z-Tar, Ionil T, Sebutone, and Tegrin inhibit turnover of cells  (mitosis). They smell "earthy" and take many applications to work. These may reduce itch. \n\n+ Salicylic acid shampoos like T-Sal, Ionil, and Sebulex mobilize scale or chemically scrub your scalp. Complaints about these are that they may be harsh and leave the scalp dry, leading to more flaking (a cream rinse following this type of shampoo often solves dryness problems). \n\n+ Selenium-sulfide-based shampoos like Selsun or Exsel are usually used 2-3 times a week for 5-10 minutes. Selenium sulfide kills yeast and inhibits cell turnover. \n\n+ Ketoconazole/Nizoral shampoo was introduced because of its anti-yeast effects.  It is about equal to zinc shampoos, though it may work when other agents fail.  It has a pleasant scent.  Its prescription strength is 2% and the over-the-counter form is 1% which is adequate for most cases.  \n\nAny shampoo may work when another fails. It is important to experiment.
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Use a different shampoo.  Some shampoos can dry your head causing flakes.  You will need to try different shampoos until  you find one that doesn't do it.  I will say, however, the cheaper the shampoo (especially store bought varieties), the more likely it will be to cause dandruff.  So, if you buy your shampoo from a salon (usually more expensive), then you will be less likely to have problems.\n\nI would recommend Head and Shoulders (or other dandruff shampoos), but these dandruff shampoos never seemed to help me much and usually left my hair greasy.  \n\nAs far as the fallout, that's going to happen no matter what shampoo you use and has nothing to do with the shampoo.  If you're concerned with fallout, you might want to look at your diet to make sure you're getting enough protein.  However, you may simply have genetic pattern baldness.  And,  if that's the case, there's little you can do to stop the genetics.  Although, you might try Minoxdil (over the counter) or Propecia (prescription) to see if that can curb the fallout.
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Use salt, it doesn't go away as fast.  Just poor some in your hands and rub it on your wet skin.
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For one........don't over wash your hair!\nYour body produces natural oils for a reason.\nWash in the P.M. then allow the night oils to help the scalp, skip days if possible.\n\nMixing Mayonaise and pure olive oil into a conditioner then put your head and rub in.Wrap your head in a moist hot towel for 1/2 hour. Rinse gently in warm water, do not shampoo. and leave overnight. Shampoo lightly in the A.M if you have to.\nIf that fails after multiple trys..... Head and Shoulders has a 2 in 1 for dry scalp with menthol to sooth the itch.\nAsk you doctor if you may be suffering from allergies as well.
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The cheapest and fastest way... Put rubbing alcohol on your head.. soak your hair, wrap a towel around your head... leave it for about an hour. After that, put a white towel on the floor and comb your hair down so that the lice can drop on the towel. Once you see no more lice dropping, go shower and wash your hair of course. One treatment usually does the trick AND it gets rid of the eggs.
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puke colored with lots of dandruff