Head and Shoulders best for dandruff?

• Head and Shoulders best for dandruff?
  

  

  Dave K

  
  

  Hey all - I've been having problems with dandruff for the longest time - I've been using Vive for men anti-dandruff, but the stuff doesn't cut it - my scalp still gets real itchy sometimes and I hate to think I'm damaging my hair with all the scratching. Any opinions on Head and Shoulders, or any better alternative? I tried apple cider vinegar too, which is a home remedy type thing, but it didn't have any effect.
  Thanks, Dave

  PS - Anyone have a link to the archives, or a way to search the archives?

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  • Re: Head and Shoulders best for dandruff?
    

    

    chych

    
    

    If what you really have is dandruff (i.e. see a doctor), then you can get prescription shampoos that are much stronger than what you can get over-the-counter. The two you mentioned both have the same concentration of pyrithione-zinc (1%), so I doubt you will see much difference.

    Also according to Wikipedia's article on dandruff, you can try nizoral, or tea tree oil.

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      Dave K

      
      

      Thanks - I'll try some of that natural stuff. Prescription stuff wouldn't be for me with the possible side effects and the cost.

      If what you really have is dandruff (i.e. see a doctor), then you can get prescription shampoos that are much stronger than what you can get over-the-counter. The two you mentioned both have the same concentration of pyrithione-zinc (1%), so I doubt you will see much difference.

      Also according to Wikipedia's article on dandruff, you can try nizoral, or tea tree oil.

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    John.B

    
    

    The natural properties you could try and I've used Head and Shoulders and that has worked a treat.

    John.B

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  • Re: Head and Shoulders best for dandruff?
    

    

    Mr.Crow

    
    

    Stuff I use when I get flaky is Nutrogena T-Gel. It is a coal tar based shampoo. The smell is not unlike that of one's clothes the morning after a campfire, but it works well.

    Shawn (Mr.Crow)

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