What Are the Treatments for Dandruff?
Mild cases of dandruff may need nothing more than shampooing more frequently. Daily cleansing with a dandruff shampoo to decrease oil and cell buildup can keep moderate dandruff in check, but consult your doctor about more stubborn forms such as seborrheic dermatitis. Not all dandruff shampoos are alike, so you may need to experiment with them to find the one that works best for you. Here are some examples of some effective over-the-counter shampoos you can try. • Coal-tar preparations (Neutrogena T/Gel, Tegrin) • Pyrithione zinc (Suave Dandruff Control, Pert Plus Dandruff Control, Head & Shoulders) • Salicylic acid and sulfur (T-Sal, lonil T, Sebulex) • Selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) • Ketoconazole (Nizoral A-D) available as a 1% over-the-counter shampoo and a 2% prescription-strength shampoo. You may need to alternate between types of shampoos if one type initially controls the dandruff but later loses its effectiveness. If you find that you are still scratching and shedding after tr
