Dandruff or dry skin on head? What works?

[Trillz]

I have dandruff. Or a dry scalp. One or the other. I'm not even sure if they are different.

I don't know if I want to get out the Head and Shoulders (which I have heard is very harsh) or if I need to somehow moisturise my head better.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

[orangeandlemons]

But my hair, skin and scalp are very dry too. But I still get the fungus shit

[Trillz]

So how do you tell if you have a dry scalp or fungus? What's the distinguishing feature?

[NotAQueef]

I have no clue. I decided mine was dry scalp, but the ginger shampoo I linked to treats both and smells nice too (won't leave you with a stained scalp like some treatment shampoos.) mine seemed to get really bad after I had been using pantene for the first time in years.
You only need a tiny amount.

[VillaVillekulla]

I agree with the Apple Cider Vinegar recommendation and also try using coconut oil. Melt it, massage it into your scalp. Leave it on overnight. Wash out in the morning.

[fruitscone]

Just to echo other posters:

BODY SHOP GINGER SHAMPOO

I put a similar q on here last year and so many people recommended it. I had proper scabs over my head and it was spreading. I had tried some medicated shampoo from chemist to no avail, then got some coal tar and body shop ginger. I think it was the body shop ginger stuff that really shifted it and now I use it when I got swimming and it seems to keep it at bay. Smells lovely too.

[valiumredhead]

YY Body Shop Ginger

OR

L'Oreal anti dandruff - dark blue bottle and orange lid - available in Boots.

[Trill]

Terribly exciting update: I have bought some Body Shop Ginger shampoo

[NotAQueef]

Report back in a week Trill and I'm sure you will already see an improvement!