Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with dandruff.

Ignore: Don't use head and shoulder's every day, it may dry your scalp even more.

Key: Key is to control symptoms with regular medicated shampoo treatments.

Ignore: Don't think you need to live with dandruff. Do seek help and get treated.

Ignore: Don't assume it is dandruff , it maybe psoriasis/ other skin condition. Treat for life, no cure yet.

Ignore: Selun Blue is a good starting shampoo for first line treatment.

Ignore: Use over the counter selenium shampoo or Head and Shoulders. Avoid oily hair products.

Ignore: Do use a dandruff shampoos and keep on your head for 5 minutes. Don't use too many styling products.

Ignore: Leave dandruff shampoo on wet hair for at least 5 minutes and alternate between tar and zinc based.

Ignore: Dandruff is easily controlled with the right shampoo. If OTCs don't work, ask your dermatologist.

Ignore: Try OTC T-sal or T-gel shampoo. Avoid hot showers. Add a topical retinoid to remove flakes.

Ignore: Use an over the counter shampoo 3x/week that contains Salicylic acid. Leave on for 5 min.

Ignore: Avoid over-drying shampoos. Do try to use OTC shampoos containing selenium sulfide.

Ignore: Use a medicated shampoo and then thoroughly rinse it out.

Ignore: Do use an anti-dandruff shampoo regularly, even when it seems clear for prevention.