how to get rid of dandruff?
By manjalvaanam
@manjalvaanam (272)
India
September 19, 2008 8:29am CST
I have a severe dandruff problem since my teenage.i have tried hell a lot of shampoos and oils but nothing worked.i have even gone to dermatologists but now drugs worked.I take head bath daily with a ayurvedic shampoo(herbal)..it controls my dandruff for just a day.if i dont take head bath the next day then i would be shedding a hell a lot of dandruff throughout the day.it would be very embrassing for me those times.
so can anyone help me to get rid of this nasty thing....
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20 responses
@peavey (16936)
• United States
19 Sep 08
A vinegar rinse has helped some people. You mix water and vinegar half and half and pour it over your head after shampooing. Don't rinse it off, but towel dry your hair. The smell will disappear quickly. Dandruff is sometimes an imbalance in the ph of the scalp and vinegar can rebalance that. Commercial preparations often take the bandaid approach, masking the symptom and never addressing the cause.
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@rakittera (802)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
Have you tried hot oil treatments? These could also work for you. An old practice would be to shampoo your hair with coconut juice. Then rinse it thouroughly. Do this everyday till the dandruff is gone. Hope this helps!
@skbh12 (2946)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
[b]hi manjalvaanam!
i could suggest you to change your shampoo and find out that you think suites your hair. not all shampoos gives a good effect on your scalp. it would also be better if you consult a dermatologist or any specialist for scalp and hair.
i have also learned that hot oils helps in lessening dandruff.
happy posting and happy mylotting![/b]
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@manjalvaanam (272)
• India
19 Sep 08
Thanks. i have changed many shampoos but nothing worked. can you suggest some brand if you know?
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@thebeaddoodler (4262)
• Lubbock, Texas
19 Sep 08
Are you under a lot of stress? Sometimes stress depletes many of the nutrients necessary for skin and scalp health. Taking Vitamin C, lecithin, and apple cider vinegar internally sometimes helps. And I second the notion of a vinegar hair rinse.
@thebeaddoodler (4262)
• Lubbock, Texas
20 Sep 08
You said you're using an ayurvedic shampoo. Do you know the properties of the herbs in it? Most dandruff shampoos target dry scalp. If your shampoo doesn't have a seborial (sp) regulator, it may be adding to your problem by stimulating the oil or sebum production. In that case, the vinegar rinse will definitely help.
@manjalvaanam (272)
• India
20 Sep 08
i am completely stress free.my doctor diagonised it as sebaroic dermattis which as u said the skin depletes as scales.but the reason he told that it might be due to over production of sebum which secrets more for oily skin.i have heard people saying stress also may be a reason but in my case its totally a skin problem..i'll try wat you have said ..thank you
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@icegermany (2524)
• India
19 Sep 08
dandruff is really a big problem even my brother has a major problem like this and it usually happens more when we are out in dust pollution for the most of the time.
i can suggest you coconut oil is the best conditioner and everytime before your bath just apply coconut oil for overnight and then take bath which helps a lot and just try to keep your hairs moisturised as much as possible so that the scalp doesnt become dry and doesnt generate dandruff.
and also doctors can help you out if its concerned to some infection.
@icegermany (2524)
• India
20 Sep 08
applying oil will never cause you any harm and its my experience what i had told you, to follow or not its left on you and i think you have some infection and hence the doctor had told you this. but anyways i hope your problem gets solved and your dandruff gets cleared.
@manjalvaanam (272)
• India
20 Sep 08
dear mylotter, i think the scalp should be free from oil to get rid of dandruff.my doctor has adviced not to use any oil..but i can use them before bath whether heated oil or cooled one. but shud not leave it the whole day on head...i recommend ur brother also to do this..dont apply oil on scalp for whole day.
@rkrish (3003)
• India
20 Sep 08
Check this out
There have been many strategies for the control of dandruff. Simply increasing shampooing will remove flakes.[9] However, elimination of the fungus results in dramatic improvement. Regular shampooing with an anti-fungal product can reduce recurrence.
Soothing preparations may contain Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda),[10] and coal tar based products.[11]
The commonest antifungal agents used are Zinc pyrithione,[12] Selenium sulfide and Ketoconazole[13] Other products used include Tea tree oil[14] and Piroctone olamine (Octopirox).[15]
Anti-fungal/anti-dandruff shampoos containing ketoconazole have been shown to be more effective than zinc pyrithione.[16] Although one study has reported selenium sulfide as being the most effective of the tested shampoos at treating dandruff, [17] a later comparative study concluded that ketoconazole was the most effective antifungal agent.[18]
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
19 Sep 08
Peavey said it first, but vinegar is inexpensive and a good solution. If you can get apple cider vinegar, that is what everyone I know uses. Otherwise, pretty much any kind of vinegar will do. Here is a link that gives different points of view on how to use the vinegar:
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf705530.tip.html
You might find this page helpful as well:
http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_dand.htm
Good luck and yes, do let us know. It might take up to a month before you get the results you want.
@manjalvaanam (272)
• India
20 Sep 08
thanks a lot drannhh. i will definitely try ur tip and will let u know ...
@pkc3000 (1266)
• India
19 Sep 08
Hello manjalvaanam I think it is common problem for all. In my opinion 80% peoples are suffering from this problem. In the past I have also experienced same problem and I had used medicine and shampoos, but all were in vain. At last I discussed the matter with ayurvedic specialist who given me some domestic tips, which really helped me. I am explaining you for your benefit and if you think it is good then you can use these (1) lukewarm oil can be used on the scalp by way of massaging (2) Before going to bath you can apply lemon juice all over the scalp and wait for atleast 30 to 40 minutes and thereafter take your bath with lukewarm water. Pl. do these for regular 3 months you will be free from dandruff.
pkc3000
@crazytimes (151)
• India
19 Sep 08
Hi,
You can try this Arcolane(Ketoconazole 2% scap solution).It has worked for many.If you are interested in a laborious process,Try this.Add 250 ml of Neem oil in mud vessel.Heat it constantly till it boils.Once boiled take it away from stove. add a egg (white only)while stirring consistently.Kept it aside for 8 hours.Next morning put it in your head for 4 hours.Wash with hot water.The problem will be solved.Very effective.
@manjalvaanam (272)
• India
20 Sep 08
keto shampoos are not working for me...i hav tried many times.i'll try ur neem oil tip..thanks
@forum1234 (90)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
Here in the Philippines, some people use CLEAR Anti-Dandruff shampoo, its very effective and smells good. ahaha, you can try that just like in the commercial "Black means no Dandruff"
@alpha0611 (9)
•
20 Sep 08
If your using a gel or wax, before you sleep you need to wash your hair so that the gel won't turn into dandruff, and always use a anti-dandruff shampoo like clear or head and shoulders shampoo it is the best shampoos i ever used.
@worldbestwriter2008 (1633)
• Philippines
20 Sep 08
I would like to share some potential causes of dandruff so that everybody should be aware of this and could rid out of this dandruff. The use of cheap hair care products that dry or irritate the scalp as well as chemical and mechanical over styling-especially conditioners. Go to a salon and ask for product recommendation or to a health specialist. Poor nutrition and food allergies could also be the caused. Dry environments that lead to dryness of the scalp. Stress and lack of sleep have also been blamed.
@asakaga (2)
• Philippines
20 Sep 08
what did your dermatologist diagnost about your scalp condition?
i had that problem too since my high school days..
and my derma told me that i had a skin disorder... mine is uncurable,
like yours... so tired of dandruf, ive tried many herbal and prescribed
medicines but they wont work for me. hav you heard of psoriasis?
@manjalvaanam (272)
• India
20 Sep 08
mine is not psoriasis but sebaroic dermattis which i have explained as a reply to this discussions reply please check. your condition is easily treated in Sidda medicine..do go to a sidda medicine practioner for your treatment i will definitely work,
@emarie (5442)
• United States
20 Sep 08
i didn't even have it that bad but i did have a problem washing and brushing it every day will help out. right now i'm using the new Head and Shoulders. before i used to use Neutregena T-Gel shampoo. It helped me a lot with my problem and unless i go a few days without washing my hair, my scalp clears up nicely.
@kishore415 (889)
• India
20 Sep 08
Hi i understood your problem.Now everyone is facing the same problem.But one thing you should remember don't apply the oil.Apply the curd before half n hour when your going to head bath. You can also apply the lemon juice. And apply the henna for every 15 days.I have tried it. It was good. Now i'am free from hair fall and dandruff..all the best to you
@chingbeem (910)
• Philippines
20 Sep 08
My son and daughter have these flakes on their heads that I always make a joke by singing...white christmas. The dermatologist says,its the hormones since they are active teens. The mosteffective shampoo is head and shoulders. But there is nothing as effective as calamansi. the small round lemon plant. The calamansi juice is applied around the scalp.let stay for about 20 minutes. Then wash. Really effective.
as for adults,our dermatologist says,dandruff is caused by stress. it would even affect the eyebrows.
@Darkdevil (109)
• Bangladesh
19 Sep 08
Basically i use head and soulders menthol for treating dandruff.i use it 1 time in a week. i also use some conditioner to make my hair healthy ,strong and shinny.
