Dandruff Treatment

Although there are many different causes of dandruff, the resulting effects—a dry, flaky and sometimes itchy scalp—are virtually always the same.MayoClinic.com: Dandruff The most common treatment for dandruff is daily use of an over-the-counter anti-dandruff shampoo, which will often help clear up mild to moderate cases of daily dandruff. Different types of dandruff shampoos have different active ingredients, so some work better than others, depending on the individual. Some cases of dandruff, including those caused by seborrheic dermatitis, may need to be treated with stronger medicated shampoos or other doctor-prescribed medications.Understanding Dandruff - Treatment

Dandruff infections will vary in severity and some cases will only require more frequent shampooing with a dandruff shampoo. In order to find the right dandruff shampoo that works best for you, experimenting with different shampoos may help, since they are not all the same. If the over the counter shampoos and preparations do not cure your dandruff, then talk to your doctor. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-dandruff-treatment

• Malassezia fungus
• Infrequent shampooing
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Dry or oily skin
• Oversensitivity to hair productsMayoClinic.com: Dandruff: Causes

• White flakes in the hair on the head, or in other hairy facial areas, such as the eyebrows and beard
• Dry, itchy scalp and/or face
• Eczema on the ears
• A rash on the chest characterized by flaky areas and red spots
• Oily scalp
• A rash near the eyebrows, ears, and noseeMedicineHealth: Dandruff Symptoms

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