Dandruff problem?

I have stubborn, persistant dandruff. Sometimes it is flaky but most times it hardens on my scalp sorta like a huge scab but no blood or discolouration. No amount of hairbrushing will remove it. I've tried several types of anti-dandruff products from a variety of different brands. The latest I'm trying is coal tar shampoo. They have a dog variety they used on my dog which helped her with her skin irritation. Anyone else have this? Anyone know of causes? Anyone have any remedies, natural or otherwise?

Dandruff problem?
You need to see a dermatologist. This sounds more involved than simple dandruff. Could be a severe form of seborrheic dermatitis, plaque psoriasis, eczema, ring worm or a host of other things.





My daughter has eczema and will sometimes get thick scaly yellow flakes on her scalp. When she was a baby and had cradle cap, we would use baby oil to soften the scales and lift them up gently with a comb/brush. Now, we dampen her scalp, apply a med called derma smooth and let her sleep in a shower cap. The next day, we can lift the flakes off. Her problem worsened years ago when she got ring worm from the day care provider sharing her comb/brush with other kids. I ended up getting it too. We had to go on anti fungal meds for six weeks and the ring worm went away. We were lucky and had no hair loss but have had bad flaky scalps since then. (Could be coincidence and not a lasting affect from the ring worm, I guess) Mine didn't itch but my child's did.





So please go get checked out.





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Have you tried t-tree oil ? That also has antiseptic properties as well. What about Nizoral shampoo ? The over the counter version isn't as strong as the prescription strength but it may help.





Good luck!
Reply:since you have tried several types of anti-dandruff products already i suggest that you should visit a dermatologist.


dandruff can also be genetic. or can also be caused by a hair dryer if you use it everyday.
Reply:I got this from a website, I hope it helps!:





For years I’ve battled dandruff. I mean I’ve had it bad. Recently it’s reached nightmarish proportions — my scalp was like North Dakota in January.





I tried all sorts of remedies. I tried Selsun Blue. I tried Head and Shoulders. I tried Denorex. Nothing worked. I even tried not washing my hair at all. That didn’t help the dandruff and just created the added grossness of greasy hair.





Frustrated, I was ready to make a doctor’s appointment, ready to spend vast sums of money to defeat the dandruff. Then, on a whim, my wife bought me a bottle of baby shampoo. You know the stuff: “tearless”, etc. I was skeptical, but willing to try anything. You know what? It worked!





I’ve been washing my hair with baby shampoo daily for the past two weeks. It hasn’t eliminated the dandruff completely, but it has reduced it dramatically. I mean by an order of magnitude. To levels of normality.





I cannot vouch that baby shampoo will work for everyone, but if you too have a dandruff problem, it cannot hurt to try. It’s an easy and cheap solution. And do me a favor: if you try this, post back here to say whether or not it worked for you.








Also, here's my own recommendation: wash your hair with lukewarm water, not hot water, because the hot water will just burn your scalp and cause more dandruff.





Good luck!
Reply:im actually wondering this myself. i have such bad dandruff and ive tried several shampoos as well. its really a pain. they have these brushes specifically for dandruff. its a copper brush from goody i believe.
Reply:Try head head%26amp;shoulders dandruff shampoo, Fluocinolone,or biotin, its wat my dermathologist recommened for that
Reply:in the uk there is a product called T-CUT its a shampoo it works wash hair everyday for one week then every two days


the next week then 2x a week there on





it worked for me i had scabbs and blood but now im lucky


if i can find a flake





hope this helps
Reply:Make sure you rinse your hair well with cool water. Colder water gets the suds out better. I have thick hair, I know. It will take a few times but it will work.
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Reply:A lot of good suggestions among the answers. Other things- rinse with Listerine, then a clear water rinse, or a vinegar rinse followed by clear water only. Maybe stop using conditioner (if you are using it). Good wishes, there probably is a solution to the problem among the dozen or so mentioned here, though it will take a few weeks to check them out.
Reply:A herbal rinse is a safe method of removing dandruff. Apply lemon juice with the rind on the scalp .After 5 minutes wash off with shampoo and water. More simple remedies for dandruff at http://usefulinfo-dandruff.blogspot.com/