HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I use apple cider vinegar, honey and brown sugar when i wash my hair to get rid of dandruff but my scalp is still so itchy! any tips for me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. ALICIA Almendral answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Try T-gel: Neutrogena's t-gel shampoo is a good choice for dandruff treatment.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

4.2k views

Thank
Show 1 more comment

Related Questions

A member asked:

My scalp is dry and itchy I've always had dandruff and get my hair bleached. What can be done? Anti dandruff shampoo helps but still itchy

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Help! I applied apple cider vinegar to balance the ph of my scalp and get rid of itching but now I'm itching more and my scalp is sore. What to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can i use minoxidil for my hair while i have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp ? Or can i use apple cider vinegar topically for my scalp ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is washing hair and scalp with baking soda and apple cider vinegar good or bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have oily hair and dandruff itchy scalp! Can I use Pantene hair wash products for my hair? Ive tried dove,LOral everpure both of them makes my hair and scalp itchy and oily the next day. So and thoughts ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I develop an itchy scalp every few days. It seems like dandruff - when I rub I can see small white things falling off. When I wash my hair with shampoo, I have to rub my scalp with a towel to get rid of the flakes. What could it be? In my ear as well?
I wash my hair with head and shoulders once a week, by day three it itching. I don't have dandruff but my skin is very dry. Can I wash my hair with apple cider vinegar?
Apple cider vinegar - does it have an effect on hair quality when used to treat dandruff?
Is there any known risks for using apple cider vinegar to scalp as a home remedy to dandruff?
My daughter has scalp ringworm and i've heard to wash hair with apple cider vinegar.Is that ok?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.