Question 1

what is the best shampoo to use?

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Depends on hair type: If you have oily hair, or dry thin hair each manufacturer has special formulations for those types. There are so many brands it can be confusing. Choose one for the type of hair that you have that is within your budget. If you have itchy or flaky scalp, choose a medicated one. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 2

how do we know which shampoo is best for us? how to choose the right one?

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Shampoo: Most common shampoos are effective and tolerated by most people.  Occasionally people will have an allergy to a fragrance or preservative, but that is not common.  If your hair is dry, use a shampoo + conditioner.  If oily, use one for oily hair (cleans away oil better, but may be more drying).  Try a few brands to start--most will likely work for you.

Question 3

best shampoo for dandruff?

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: Shampoos used for dandruff include 
https://www.health.com/beauty/best-dandruff-shampoos

Ingredients that are used include salicylic acid, sulfur (some are allergic) , zinc pyrithione (pyrithione zinc), coal tar, selenium sulfide, and ketoconazole. and at times tree tea oil has been used  See which  works best for you.  f/u/ w/ dermatology.

Question 4

what's the best shampoo for dandruff?

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Anti keratotic shamp: Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo tops the list.

Use Selsun blue shampoo on alternate days.

Take omega 3 fish oil capsules 2 x twice daily which helps the scalp.

Question 5

what is the best shampoo for severe dandruff?

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Several.: For most patient, alternating a zinc pyithione shampoo (head and shoulders) and a tar shampoo (neutrogena-t-gel), gives better results.  Selenium shampoos work well and are an alternative.  Finally, there are shampoos with salicylic acid, which is keratolytic, meaning it helps break apart scales. Finally, ketoconazole shampoo, ie. Nizoral, is quite beneficial.

Question 6

what's the best shampoo to use for cradle cap?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: if it truly is cradle cap, an otc shampoo such as a salicylic acid shampoo might be very helpful. see derm or peds to confirm and then be treated.

Question 7

please suggest me some best shampoo for dandruff.thank you?

Accepted Answer

No endorsement: The physicians on health tap have decided that we never endorse products here.  But, with dandruff, any medicated shampoo should be fine.

Question 8

i have a small cut on my head and want to clean the area, what is best to use, regular shampoo?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water...: ...Followed by your regular shampoo should get the job done. Have you had a tetanus shot in the last 5-10 years?

Question 9

which shampoo is best for hair?

Accepted Answer

No endorsement: Unfortunately we do not endorse products or treatments here on health tap.  And, in general physicians would be fully neutral on what shampoos the general population should use.

Question 10

how to get rid of dandruff in a healthy way from your? used shampoo and conditioner and the're useless. what' s the best method to use? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Prescription meds: Sometimes dandruff is caused by a skin condition of the scalp called seborrheic dermatitis which can be treated with a prescription medication. Consult with your doctor or dermatologist.

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