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AreWeThereYet Thu 13-Jul-23 18:05:04

I've read that going to bed with wet hair can make dandruff worse. The microbes on your scalp (Malassezia yeast) that cause some dandruff like the warm, damp environment which then allows them to increase.

But it depends on what is causing the dandruff in the first place. I used to have white flakes in my hair because my scalp was so dry. I now oil my scalp before washing my hair and the white flakes have gone.

Nana56 Thu 13-Jul-23 18:02:38

Dandruff can be caused by a fungal infection. I woukd try nizoral shampoo. It worked for my family. Good luck

MerylStreep Thu 13-Jul-23 17:25:20

Not true.
Buy a good shampoo like Nioxim. Not one of the generally advertised ones.

Georgesgran Thu 13-Jul-23 16:51:43

Sorry you’ve had no replies - we must all be dandruff free! Can’t see why letting your hair dry naturally would make it worse, but why not just dry it - I wouldn’t have time to hang around with wet hair.
Is it worth having a chat with the pharmacist to see what’s going on and if there’s any advice on products to try?

Happytravels Thu 13-Jul-23 15:59:16

Not sure whether to post this here or in Chat.

I suffer with bad dandruff and have recently read that leaving my hair too dry naturally might not help. Does anyone with any knowledge of this condition know if this is true?