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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with dandruff.

16 doctors weighed in across 14 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Dandruff problems can impact a person's life through psychosocial manners.

Answered 6/15/2018

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Use anti dandruff shampoo at least a month until it gets better.

Answered 1/16/2018

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Ignore: You may need to try more than one dandruff shampoo to find the one that works best for you.

Answered 5/21/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Dry skin is the most common cause of dandruff.Other skin conditions too, all of which can be treated.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Dandruff is often results from your body trying to put distance between you & yeast/fungus. Nizoral (ketoconazole).

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: You may need to switch between types of shampoos. They can lose effectiveness if used continuously.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Both oily scalp and dry scalp can result in dandruff.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Bret Boyle answered

Specializes in Wound care

Ignore: Alternate washing hair with tar-based and zinc-based shampoo every other time for best control.

Answered 7/19/2014

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Anti-dandruff shampoos are the over the counter and easy to use.

Answered 7/25/2014

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Ignore: "Dandruff" is really seborrheic dermatitis. If OTC shampoos don't work, consult your dermatologist.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Dandruff can be found in scalp, around eyebrows, nose, and chest.

Answered 7/20/2019

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Use SHampoo that limits Dandruff and keeps your scalp healthy. Avoid anything irritating to scalp.

Answered 2/25/2015

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Ignore: Tea tree oil. Apply a small amount to dry patches on scalp. Use only for short periods.

Answered 10/15/2017

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Use: Use anti-dandruff shampoos regularly for prevention.

Answered 10/4/2015

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