Can't get rid of dandruff HELP!!

[HairyBerry]

I've been using nizoral for the next couple months and did nothing against my dandruff, I also tried other shampoo with zinc whatever( don't know the name) and again nothing... I have oily dandruff, any suggestions?

 

[hellocowboy]

What brand of minoxidil are you using (if you are using it)? For me, the cheap brands always flaked off like a mofo (even when using Nizoral), until I switched to Rogaine foam and I no longer deal with that crap.

If that's not the problem, I suggest a visit to a dermatologist.

 

[hair_tomorrow]

I've been using nizoral for the next couple months and did nothing against my dandruff, I also tried other shampoo with zinc whatever( don't know the name) and again nothing... I have oily dandruff, any suggestions?

Try pouring some organic apple cider vinegar over your head while in the shower.

Rinse after 2 minutes, then shampoo. (I use the stuff daily)

Natural dandruff cure. and it's also basically good for overall scalp health.

 

[sphlanx2006]

I have used Stierprox shampoo and it has helped a lot. It is not exactly targeted for dandruff, but it helped me reduce skin flaking a lot.

 

[HairyBerry]

No I don't use minoxidil, maybe I should really see a dermatologist..
I've been rinsing with apple cider vinegar for the last couple weeks and it's pretty good, it does help to clear dandruff quite a bit but didn't solve the problem entirely.. maybe I should wash my hair more often(I wash 3 times a week) but I'm afraid of making the glands overactive.
I heard just recently that rosemary tea as a rinse clears it, anyone tried that?

 

[Guy Legend]

Try coconut oil. It's supposed to be great for dandruff removal. Don't think it cures baldness though.... :wink:

 

[wasee]

I've been using nizoral for the next couple months and did nothing against my dandruff, I also tried other shampoo with zinc whatever( don't know the name) and again nothing... I have oily dandruff, any suggestions?

If you have tried shampoo and didn't get your desire than you should try some useful home remedies which you can read in the following link. doesdandruffcausehairloss.com

 

[cryingariver]

Try Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap, sold at Duane Reade. you can use it as a shampoo. i learned about it in the Zix forum. it's pretty powerful.

 

[Kambrira159]

Nizoral (ketoconazole2%) is the thing that clinically is proven to work on combatting dandruff. Shampoo every day with it and comb your hair after. Every f*****g day. Your dandruff will go away.

Other things which are clinically proven to work (i.e. not snake oil/bro science trash): shampoos with ciclopirox olamine or salicylic acid.

If you have a dry scalp apply some argan or coconut oil at night.

 

[-Synergy-]

Nizoral can make dandruff worse for some because of the sulphate. Coconut oil is hydrating because it is a humectant and locks in moisture. For that reason you should wet your scalp before applying any oil. Usually when you get out of the shower. The oil you might not like because it makes your hair look like crap. You could buy pure Aloe Vera gel and dilute half of it with distilled water. The Aloe Vera gel is a mild humectant and mainly an occlusive. Aloe mostly pulls moisturizer in from surrounding areas and slightly locks it in. Aloe is naturally anti inflammatory and contains polysaccharides aswell as other vitamins. There is a study where they found it equivalent to hydrocortisone.

 

[9982]

Try pouring some organic apple cider vinegar over your head while in the shower.

Rinse after 2 minutes, then shampoo. (I use the stuff daily)

Natural dandruff cure. and it's also basically good for overall scalp health.

I was about to suggest this as well

 

[9982]

Try Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap, sold at Duane Reade. you can use it as a shampoo. i learned about it in the Zix forum. it's pretty powerful.

Trouble is the pH is too high. I've used it in the past. The mint one. Give a rinse with diluted Apple cider vinegar after to correct pH