Dandruff

MayBee70 I've been using it instead of conditioner now. My hair has been feeling lovely. 😌

Many many years ago I couldn’t get rid of what I thought was dandruff, the reason being it wasn’t dandruff, it was psoriasis.

TwinLolly

DH uses 1 Tbs or 2 with apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and uses it on his scalp after rinsing off shampoo. He leaves it on for a minute or two, like conditioner, and rinses it out thoroughly. He might smell likee fish and chips for a bit but once his hair is dry, it doesn't smell. It has really helped his dandruff tremendously.

My mum used to rinse her hair in vinegar, too. Something I used to do was rinse my hair in freezing cold water after washing ( I’m sure it helped it to grow, too) but I’ve chickened out of that recently!

My gp told me to use coconut oil. Massage into the scalp the night before, cover and leave over night then wash as usual in the morning. This was for a dry scalp. Not sure if it would work for dandruff though. I do this every now and then, it makes hair very silky so not great for thin hair but help with the dryness.

Condition your hair before you wash it (as well as afterwards) and rinse really really well. And then rinse again

My hairdresser would never recommend Head and Shoulders she said it was like paint stripper.

I use Head & Shoulders - but only because of the lovely man in the advert!

My husband always had terrible dandruff, Head and Shoulders and Neutrogena etc worked for a week or two and then he was back to square one.

The thing that worked and he's not had it for over 30 years now, was changing to sulphate free shampoo. I think that the Sodium Lauryl sulphate and/or Sodium Laureth sulphate was stripping his scalp too much and causing the dandruff.

I've used sulphate free shampoos for years as those containing sulphates make my head itch, I let my hair dry naturally when I wash it and I also go to bed with wet/damp hair and I don't ever have dandruff. I use an exfoliating treatment about once a month and have silk pillowcases, they're great for hair and face. My hairdresser always says that my hair is in really good condition, it's long and I only get it cut 2-3 times a year.

I had a problem decades ago I used Neutrogena anti dandruff shampoo and that worked… I have no noticable issues nowadays but still use that occasionally …but always use it as a first wash, rinse, then use a moisturising shampoo for the second wash. My problem was dry scalp/skin. Always wash and rinse twice!

I’ve just bought some Nizoral because my scalp has been very itchy recently. Used it for the first time last night but remembered after I’d used it that it said on the bottle shake before use. Only in very tiny writing and easily missed! I used to get betnovate scalp lotion from my doctor but not much chance of either getting an appointment or being prescribed it now.

DH uses 1 Tbs or 2 with apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and uses it on his scalp after rinsing off shampoo. He leaves it on for a minute or two, like conditioner, and rinses it out thoroughly. He might smell likee fish and chips for a bit but once his hair is dry, it doesn't smell. It has really helped his dandruff tremendously.

For years I used Head and Shoulders. Then I decided to stop using it and my dandruff disappeared. I really think the Head and Shoulders may have been making it worse.

A difficult one for me to answer, because I can honestly say it's something that no-one in either my own or DH's family have suffered from. Is there possibly a genetic predisposition to this problem? All I can offer is to suggest that you perhaps discuss it with your local Chemist, as they're increasingly involved in giving advice on topics like this. They may be able to suggest something other than the usual off the shelf treatments. Mind you, oh for hair like Claudia Winkelman's..

I have never had dandruff but my late husband had a very sensitive scalp and did get dandruff he was told the opposite to let his hair dry naturally. First pat dry with a towel for a few second never rub and then let it dry naturally . I cannot remeberd if it helped but I know he conditioned doing it that way till he left this world.
I also remember something about rose oil too (I used to
nick it and rub it into my face.)
He also used mustard oil and I think it was very effective. I know I never saw any dandruff so I think he managed the condition well, using these methods.
Head and Shoulders made it much worse for him anyway.

Dandruff can also be a sign that you are allergic to the shanpoo you use and that it is making your scalp too dry - thus the faking skin aka dandruff.

Try a brand without perfume and wash you hair more seldom than usual.

If that doesn't clear it up, ask a pharmacist or a hairdresser for advice, or simply put hair oil on rubbing it well into your scalp about an hour before washing your hair.

You should find out if it's dandruff or seborrhea (sp?). Try googling "flaky scalp vs dandruff"

Witzend

There used to be something called Selsun (an anti fungal) which worked, don’t know whether it’s still available though.

I've just checked and it does still seem to be available on Amazon

Head and Shoulders works for me every time

There used to be something called Selsun (an anti fungal) which worked, don’t know whether it’s still available though.

Try this :
It worked for my niece's long term , horrendous smelly dandruff .

Used half strength -half baby shampoo / half Vosene works on cradle cap too .

But for adults :
Warm some olive oil and using cotton wool pads apply to the scalp and apply more sparingly- onto the hair shaft .

Wrap your head in a towel and allow to absorb for 10 minutes .

Wet your hair .

Apply Vosene shampoo and rinse off .

Reapply and allow to stay in for a couple of minutes .

Rinse off .

Blow dry
Or
Allow your hair to dry naturally - sitting running your fingers /comb through your hair .

Don't wrap in a towel - let the air get to the scalp .

I haven't tried Nizoral I'm sure that it's good as well .

oh, i see, you put it on Health first where I replied to it.

Nana56

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

I use Nizoral too, it’s very good.

well I replied and posted straight away but it's not on here

Could it be psoriasis?

Head and Shoulders always worked for us, but we never had bad dandruff. Since I have dyed my hair, never had any dandruff, not even mildly.