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How can I get rid of dandruff?

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AmeliaToppingLovesShopping · 04/04/2014 14:28

When I shake my hair lots of white flakes fall out which I presume is dandruff. I have tried head and shoulders in the past but it seemed to make it worse.

Are there any other solutions?

Thank you.

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 04/04/2014 14:45

Loreal men's active selenium anti dandruff shampoo. Black bottle, orange lid. It used to be a uni sex one and they re branded it but it's exactly the same and works amazingly.

Lasvegas · 04/04/2014 14:54

T tell v good far better than head and shoulders.

MadameLeBean · 04/04/2014 15:25

T gel did not work for me at all btw but worth trying. I had it really bad since antibiotics over Xmas. May be related, some people say try probiotics?

I found H&S alleviated the itching slightly but didn't get rid. Think mine was stress induced though as has reduced dramatically the last month as I'm feeling more relaxed.

Roseformeplease · 04/04/2014 15:27

Nizoral Shampoo (I get it from Amazon but they sell it in Boots) actually cures the problem rather than just clearing that day's flakes. Also, Oilatum Intense does a similar job. I alternate these with the Body Shop Ginger Shampoo, or another "ordinary" shampoo and the problem is gone.

AmeliaToppingLovesShopping · 04/04/2014 15:55

It doesn't itch just loads of little white flakes.

Thank you I will look into the suggestions.

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quirrelquarrel · 04/04/2014 16:11

Ginger body shop shampoo is brilliant!
I have seborrheic dermatitis (yuck I know) which got to the point that it was making my hair fall out! A cocktail of shampoos sorted it out but the ginger one was one of the best.

Otherwise, Alphosyl, Nizoral, Selsum....well, I can't remember any more but there's lots out there to try. Try French pharmacy products too. I haven't used them in so long because they work so well, that's why I can't remember them but I assure you I was an expert Grin

One good tip I came across was to keep your scalp on its toes a bit- keep changing shampoo so it doesn't get used to whatever the active element is.

T gel doesn't work for me.

FantasticMax · 04/04/2014 21:18

I tried all dandruff products on the market but T gel finally worked, though it took a few weeks. It's horrible when you can't get rid of it, but persevere with a product for a few weeks before trying something else.

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