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Doctor insights on: Most Effective Treatment For Dandruff

Seborrhea: Or seborrheic dermatitis is the cause of your yellow dandruff. Try these shampoos listed from weak to strong: head & shoulders, selsun blue, z-tar. A foaming corticosteroid cream like Luxiq may also be very helpful. ...Read more

Dandruff shampoo: You could try anti-dandruff shampoo. If it is not helping, then you need to see a doctor. Some people may have diabetes or psoriasis or other skin conditions. ...Read more

No: Fortunately, managing it is usually easy. Ketoconazole shampoo is often helpful and there are other adjuncts. Best wishes. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Seb derm & 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. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Dandruff: Special shampoos from the drugstore can treat dandruff. Common ingredients include:
ketoconazole fights dandruff-causing fungus.
Salicylic acid gets rid of flaky skin but can be drying.
Selenium sulfide slows the buildup of dead skin cells and fights fungi.
Tar slows dead skin cell buildup, but may discolor blonde, gray, or color-treated hair.
Zinc pyrithione attacks the cause which is fungus. ...Read more

Different answers: Only dermatologists can answer you both. In general, right kind of (medicated) shampoos is the first step for dandruff control. For alopecia, you probably mean hair loss not in any particular form, try rogain first. ...Read more

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

Tea tree shampoo: Can be very helpful with dandruff. It will help over time. ...Read more

Here are some...: Sorry to hear you've bothered by annoying dandruff, which is related with personal constitutional character but changing and evolving over aging, and there is no cure; so try the fair-priced available products from big brands and see - not from obscured "magic" ones; to get good control, you have to wash hair and use the product as advised gingerly once every 1-3 days. If intractable, see derm-doc ...Read more

Depends: Dandruff, in and of itself is not a bad thing, lots people have it. However, it is unsightly and can lead to itching along with the scale and flaking. Treatment can reduce all these symptoms. For most people the problem isn't something that can be cured, but it can be controlled. Not sure if that answers your question. ...Read more

Possible Infection: Sticky crusts on your scalp (head) are unlikely due to dandruff (dry flakes). There is likely to be an element of infection which can complicate dandruff. You have two choices: it is best to see a dermatologist who can treat you more effectively. If you have difficulty finding one, you can go to any Physician and seek help.
In the meantime, use a water soaked towel for 1-Hr/daily to soften and clean ...Read more

The one that helps U: Speak to your dermatologist for advise and treatment (s), there is no one best treatment, you doctor will try most safe, least expensive medications first, ...Read more

No: See dermatologist for treatment. This is probably seborrheic dermatitis. ...Read more

Yes: Any acid treatment to the hair will strip off the color. Look for a very specific dandruff treatment shampoo that is made for colored hair. It will be expensive, but if you have gone to the time and expense to color your hair, you must pay for the products that will maintain your color. This is along the same lines of not swimming in a chlorinated pool with colored hair... ...Read more

Selsun..: Use selsun twice a week, Keep hair short, keek scalp clean....may use Sikakai soap. A multivitamin daily will help. ...Read more

See a Dermatologist: Dandruff can be a sign of several treatable skin conditions. See a skin doctor to get your scalp healthy, and fix the dandruff. Then you can focus on the oiliness of your hair. ...Read more

Alopecia: Hair loss. I would l consider a thyroid problem or a fungal infection. I would get this checked and there is no good over the counter solution. ...Read more

Anti-dandruff 'poos: Dandruff is associated with malassezia fungus infection.
Try other over-the-counter dandruff shampoos, and look for one that contains zinc pyrithione, which can reduce the 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.
See a Dermatologist if these don't work. Take care. ...Read more

Anti-dandruff 'poos: Dandruff is associated with malassezia fungus infection. Selenium sulfide should work well but you can also try dandruff shampoos that contains zinc pyrithione, which can reduce the 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.
See a Dermatologist if these don't work. Take care. ...Read more

See below: Sounds like seborrheic dermatitis---washing the area with selsum blue helps the eyebrows and using the same shampoo, or coal tar shampoo, or head shoulders can help treat it. ...Read more

Medicated: Medicated shampoo. It has been proven to work. ...Read more

Tea tree oil: Dilute tea tree oil is natural and can be effective (but not as effective as manufactured anti-fungals). Some people also do dilute bleach soaks which can help. ...Read more

Little benefit: Lemon water will prevent scurvy. It has little other health benefit, but no harm. ...Read more

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 ...Read more

Dandruff shampoo: Regular washes with dandruff shampoo are the best way to prevent dandruff. You may need to shower daily or even twice a day. In order to make your hair thick, eat well (fruit, vegetables, and protein) and take a multivitamin. If that doesn't work, you might try taking Folic Acid or biotin which are essential ingredients for hair growth. Thyroid or other medical problems may also thin hair. ...Read more

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

It will help you: But you will need therapy for a long time. Usually no prescription is needed. Shampoo daily even if the label says twice a week. Common shampoos for dandruff include Selsun, Head & Shoulders, DHS Zinc, DHS Sal, Nizoral, ketoconazole, T Gel, T Sal. You can also find OTC hydrocortisone solutions. ...Read more

Dandruff shampoo.: Using over the counter dandruff shampoo will be helpful. Try one that contains zinc pyrithione. Let the dandruff shampoo sit on your scalp for 10 minutes prior to washing it off. While it is important to calm inflammation in the scalp to reduce shedding of hair, you may have a genetic component also. See your dermatologist for full evaluation and management. ...Read more

Multiple: Dandruff is common, so common in fact that there are commercials on tv for it. Control is key here, as there may be no cure (just like there is no cure for hunger- eat and 6 hours later you'll be hungry again). I suggest people alternate dandruff shampoos, (t-gel, t-sal, head & shoulders) and let them sit on the scalp for 5 minutes prior to washing off (or if the scalp feels like it's burning.). ...Read more

Shampoo: For uncomplicated dandruff, shampoos containing salicylic acid, selenium sulfide, tar, or zinc pyrithione are effective in reducing the biofilm that form the scales. ...Read more

Sikin oils+ dead skn: Infants often have "cradle cap" which is a process where their natural skin oils combine with old skin cells & form a thick layer on the scalp. Baby shampoos are designed to be mild & not irritate the eyes & do not have the chemicals in them to loosen the dead skin. Careful regular use of dandruff shampoo & a soft brush will usually end the problem but it takes a while. ...Read more

OTC Antidandruff: Use any over the counter anti dandruff shampoo as a face wash. It doesn't care where you use it and works equally well all over. ...Read more

See dermatologist: In order to find the right treatment, one needs to identify the problem. Aside from a contact allergy to hair preparations, you may have condition such as seborrhea or psoriasis. Thus a dermatology consult would likely be the best option for you. ...Read more

See answer: Best wld be to see a dermatologist who can examine you and be able to give u proper treatment. If u still want to try a home remedy use white vinegar daily on ur scalp and have head bath after 10-15 minutes. It helps to put organic coconut oil on the scalp for 15 minutes prior to putting the vinegar. ...Read more

Best would be: See your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. ...Read more

Controlling dandruff: Dandruff (seborrhea) is common. Shampoos with zinc, salicylic acid, selenium, or coal tar are sold in many stores. Nizoral shampoo (contains anti-fungal) is also available. Doctors may also recommend cortisone or kenalog (triamcinolone) sprays. Prevent dryness (don't wash hair too often). A primary doctor or dermatologist can look for psoriasis, eczema, or fungal infections if unusual or worrisome scalp symptoms. ...Read more

If you already used: Antidandruff shampoo and did not have any luck, do not waste your time and resource. Get an appointment with dermatologist however difficult it may be and get the right diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more