Question 1

best treatment or any home remedies for dandruff?

Accepted Answer

Shampoos: Your best methods at home are:
-wash your hair daily.  Most people who wash their hair everyday have a lot less dandruff than people who wash less often
-use over the counter anti-dandruff shampoos.  Pick up two different types, put both in the shower, and from day to day switch between them.

Question 2

very dry scalp..oil caused dandruff.tried ant-dd shampoo but dry scalp will steam treatment help to control dry scalp? any home remedies?

Accepted Answer

No steam: Use natural oil massaged at night , sampo 2-3 times a wk.

Question 3

what is best treatment for seborrhea (dandruff like) in a child's hair? 6 year old girl

Accepted Answer

Selinium: Based shampoos are best suited for dandruff treatment, or other anti dandruff shampoo, several are commercially available, ask your drugstore, most important is to use it regularly for few weeks, if no improvement see a dermatologist, goodluck

Question 4

is there any known risks for using apple cider vinegar to scalp as a home remedy to dandruff?

Accepted Answer

Apple Cider Vinegar: Vinegar applied to the skin may cause burns and scarring on those patients who are sensitive.

Question 5

what is a treatment for bad dandruff please help!?

Accepted Answer

Anti-dandruff 'poos: Dandruff is associated with malassezia fungus infection.
Buy over-the-counter dandruff shampoos, and look for one that contains zinc pyrithione, which can reduce the fungus; selenium sulfide, which can limit cell turnover and decrease the amount of fungus; salicylic acid, which works as a sort of scrub to slough off dead skin; or ketoconazole, which works against a broad array of fungi.

Question 6

my nephew has a severe dandruff problem. treatment?

Accepted Answer

Seb derm &amp; dandruff: Mild seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff can essentially appear the same, but seb derm is often associated with redness, scaling, and crusting.  Seborrhea also can affect other parts of the body, including the face, chest and upper back.  Many over the counter shampoos are available for both conditions, and your pharmacist can help.

Question 7

what is the quick remedy for getting rid if dandruff?

Accepted Answer

OTC: Over the counter dandruff shampoos can help.  They should be left on for several minutes prior to rinsing.  Head&shoulders, selsun, t-gel, t-sal, all work for some people.  There are several prescription topcials your doctor can prescribe too.

Question 8

dandruff problem, i'm embarrassed, what to do for treatment?

Accepted Answer

Anti-dandruff 'poos: Dandruff is associated with malassezia fungus infection.
Buy over-the-counter dandruff shampoos, and look for one that contains zinc pyrithione, which can reduce the fungus; selenium sulfide, which can limit cell turnover and decrease the amount of fungus; salicylic acid, which works as a sort of scrub to slough off dead skin; or ketoconazole, which works against a broad array of fungi.

Question 9

any good remedy to prevent dandruff...?

Accepted Answer

Olive Oil: Other than the over the counter dandruff shampoo that is available there are prescription strength which can work even more effectively.  Since dryness is often due to a dry scalp, rubbing olive oil into the scalp a few times a week can help.  I often recommend leaving it in for several hours prior to showering.

Question 10

is there a natural treatment for dandruff?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Shampoo daily with a dandruff shampoo such as neutrogena t gel shampoo.

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