Dandruff Q&A with a dermatologist 💆
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2017
- I discuss causes of dandruff, how to treat dandruff, anti-dandruff shampoos, and tips for dandruff.
My favorite dandruff shampoos:
Head & Shoulders (Zinc pyrtihione) amzn.to/2id7iCX
Selsun blue (Selenium sulfide) amzn.to/2vLXi8g
Free & Clear anti-dandruff shampoo (Zinc pyrithione) amzn.to/2vQWzkT
Vanicream Z-bar amzn.to/2vQXwtq
Jason anti-dandruff shampoo (Zinc pyrithione, cruelty free) amzn.to/2vLwW6q
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I really appreciate the fact that you always mention the specific needs of people of color, and that you understand that there is no way I can manage to wash my extremely kinky hair every day haha!!
Thanks!
@@DrDrayzday Hey, doc I suffer from a bad case of dandruff. Is there anything I can do to help get rid of it?
9:22 anti dandruff ingredients
14:15 some treatments for dandruff
Yess thank uuu
Tysmmmm
Struggled with dandruff problem since I was a little. Now I'm getting older, the dandruff is still with me. I guess that's the only thing that loyals to me untill now 😌
Omg 🤣 same
😂😂😂😂lol
8 years strong on my head can’t get rid of it :( it’s apart of me now
Nothing has worked like T Gel for me . Give it a shot!
Lmfaooo same!!
Dandruff, oily skin, keratosis pillaris. I have them all. 😔
Join the club
Same
Same!
We’re all cursed 😩
Omg me too...
I like to thank you for taking your time to make these helpful Q&A videos. As a science nerd it's great to get reliable information from an professional instead of mainstream youtubers who have minimal information on active ingredients and products. ❤❤❤
Thanks so much!!!
When she started say "one of the most common triggers of dandruff" I scream don't say stress!!!! And she said Stress 😭😭 I've always had dandruff issues but recently has been pretty stubborn
Hey use fenugreek and yogurt for ur hair. This is the best medicine. Very few people know about this wonderful medicine. Try it. I used it and results are 😘. And coming to shampoo if you get a chance, get soapnuts and boil them in hot water and get the juice and use it. Before using soapnuts shampoo, apply oil to ur hair atleadt 2 hours before(lukewarm oil). Trust me u will never have any hair problems. Believe me it's nature's gift. Use these two and let me know after one month. And spread these words and help the others. God bless you 😊
@@omnamahsivaaya7401 yogurt and fenugreek for dandruff? Where does one find soap nuts? Haven’t heard of them. Thanks for the post/tips.
@@TheDriftwoodlover you can find soapnuts powder on Amazon. Also apply fenugreek and curd pack to your hair 2 times a week. You will start loving your hair. Soapnuts are my favourite. Natural shampoo.
I love how detailed you are! Super nice! Good at teaching!
Thinking of you and Harvey! Stay safe and watch out for your mom...hopefully, you are huddled in together. Looking forward to hearing from you and your telling us about the storm when the time is right.
Thanks Ms Kathy! So far so good!
I am African and when my hair got this problem, I increased my washing frequency to every other day. However, I am fortunate because my hair is in it's natural state so, even though it is inconvenient and difficult with my texture, I am grateful that I don't have the added stress of extensions or weaves.
Thanks! FYI that Vanicream (and the company that makes it, "Pharmaceutical Specialties") appears to be cruelty free as well. They say they don't test on animals and their products don't contain animal ingredients.
This is great advice and you have a great channel. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the info on anti-dandruff shampoos without SLS! SLS is so irritating to my scalp and it is so hard to find anti-dandruff shampoos without SLS.
You and your mom please be careful! Cheers!
Thanks so much :) We are grateful for your support and hope you are having a happy friday
I started using the free and clear after watching this video and have been using it for about 3 weeks with COMPLETE resolution of my dandruff and itchy scalp. It’s been really really bad for about 2 years but I’ve had dandruff forever and it has always really bothered me, nothing has helped even ketoconazole shampoo from my derm. It was pretty embarrassing and I was always checking my scalp/hair in the mirror plus I was really irritated and itchy. But literally have had completely clear and itch free scalp since after the first few uses. Thank you so much for the recommendation this has made a huge improvement in my life and it’s not even expensive at all. I’m also on a fragrance binge thanks to this channel in all of my skincare
Wait so what’s the product that you bought? And where can I find it!
@@desi.celest1764 it clearly states "free and clear"
I stopped using sulfate shampoos. I used a mix of African Black soap, tea tree oil and aloe Vera juice to cure my dandruff and I have 4C hair. Just use it every time you wash your hair and it will go away. Well, this method worked for me, anyway.
I think aloe vera has salicylic acid in it so it would be exfoliating your scalp which might be why it helps.
There's a shampoo widely available that has the African black soap in it. I really like it for my scalp issues.
Nina Klein hi, can you advise what shampoo that is???!
@@Annagoesbannanas she might be talking about the Shea Moisture African Black Soap shampoo. I use it and it's helped me
Sulfate free shampoo made mine so bad. Head & Shoulders is the only thing I can use.
That is so informative, thank you Dr Dray!
I have the same pattern of flaky skin on and around nose, ears, eyebrows and scalp, and my esthetician said it was probably rosacea (?)then the doctor said psoriasis (?), but then with this video I wonder if it is not dandruff... I will try some of the products you mentioned! 🤞
Thank you for another great video so informative. I hope you and your mom stayed safe and dry.
We are safe, dry, and intact! Thanks so much!! H-town needs the good vibes :)
Wow thank you so much I've seen two different dermatologists and neither could help me with my hairloss/dandruff like heavy dandruff, ketoconazole just doesn't work for me..but I tried nuetrogena T/gel and T/sal together( eventually) and it works like a charm I have dark hair so the coal tar is great for me..thank you so much for your videos. As a poor person I have crumby healthcare so people like you really help a lot!
Hey there :) I have the same problem with dandruff and hairloss. Hairloss is definitely the bigger issue with me. What are the products called that you use? (Or used, it's been a while :D) I really appreciate your comment, it gives me hope ^^
@@enielfblerta428 neutrogena brand
You should comment on the relation between the scalp, hair and pH.
The research conducted in 2014 by the institute of dermatology in Rio De Janeiro had some very interesting findings about the relation between the pH of a product and its effect on your scalp and hair.
It would explain a lot, and I even tested out the theory on myself with confirming results, shockingly.
I'd be interested in your take on it.
Your advice is so all around helpful and includes everyone. Thank you ☺️
We have the windows boarded and are planning to ride out the storm here in Victoria. Thinking of you and your mom, and praying that you will be safe.
Susan Freeman stay safe! 🙏🏻
Inspiratinal mam! Being a doc I understand how to provide a good patient information. Thank u.
Thank you so much your video was very helpful very much appreciated you helped enlighten my more about my dandruff condition thank you so much god bless you have a nice day ❤️
Trying to find an anti dandruff shampoo in the UK with no fragrance is proving difficult! I've ordered a fragrance free shampoo hoping it will help my dry scalp.. I wash my hair everyday and always take good care of it I've never had issues with a dry scalp but ever since being diagnosed with seborrhoeic dermatitis on my face I've had a dry and itchy scalp! 😔.
❤️ Your advice Dr. Dray!
Just wanted to say please stay safe! Harvey looks ferocious! We need u! 🤗
Thank you so much!
Hello , i really appreciate your Q&As . I study pharmacy and you've helped me understand many things about this topic in a very short time. I would love to see a Q &A about dry scalp and how we can treat this condition, because many people with dry scalp think they have dandruff and the only make things worse with using antidandruff shampoos .
Thanks!
I’ve been using the Free and Clear anti dandruff shampoo and love it along with the moisturizer . We have allergies to fragrance and preservatives so this is great . I just hope it doesn’t stop working . Some recommend switching them up so I’m not sure what else I can use because of the allergies .
“Head shoulders knees and toes” lmao 😂
teehee
CAN CANDLE she’s so sassy😂 i love it! Watch her skin care routine, she’s extra sassy in that video! Dr dray is just so honest and I love it
She's the best
Good one
Dr Dray just wanted to say I hope you and your mom are in a safe place while this hurricane blows through. You guys are in my thoughts and just wanted to reach out.
Thank you so so much!! We appreciate each other and YOU & all of your support.
Prayers for you and your Mom's safety during the hurricane. Be Safe!!
Thanks Ms Mary :) So far so good here
Helpful! Thanks. It’s such a frustrating problem.
Thank you so much Dr Dray for all this informations !
:)
Idk why but the way you personify the yeast makes me giggle haha
:)
Thanks so much for your videos. Can you do a video for scalp psoriasis what shampoos to use and conditioners? Do you need to use the shampoos you list daily? and or can we mix it up and for the conditioner can we apply to the scalp and or just the tips?
Just a shout out, asking and hoping you are okay! We are with you and the wonderful people of Texas in this horrible time!
Thanks! We are safe, dry, and together :)
Thank you for this video Dr. Dray, as always. I have a little bit of dandruff and a little bit of inflammation of my scalp and some hair loss, and after watching all your related videos, I chose Zinc pyrithione as the ingredient for my concerns (please correct me if I am wrong). I went to the store to buy the Jason Dandruff treatment Shampoo but when I read the ingredients it says Salycilic Acid, and then found the Jason Shampoo & Conditioner 2 in 1 has Zinc. I listened you said in one of your videos that you don't recommend using 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner products for your hair. But in this case, since the 2 in 1 has zinc (what I think should be good) do you think is good idea to buy it. Do you think I could use it? Thank you.
hi dr dray, you probably will never see this comment, just wanted to let you know how one of your product recommendations has changed my hair/life. selsun blue (i bought the medicated one) with 1% selenium sulfide... i used to have dandruff that was both so itchy and so embarrassing. it sounds silly, but it really affected how i felt about myself and my confidence level. i bought selsun blue, and it's been 3 days (pray i don't get tachyphylaxis or anything like that) my scalp is so happy! no dandruff, no itch. and without even using conditioner, my hair shaft is also much smoother, to me it looks like i've gone for hair treatment! just wanted to thank you so much.
So helpful! Now I understand why coconut oil causes an awful reaction on my scalp, burning; itching and later flaking (this is probably more severe than just 'dandruff, seems like some kind of allergic rxn, so I'm trying to avoid the stuff. It was worse than bleach! Very frustrating b/c it seems like 90% of hair products now (especially those marketed for dry, curly hair) have coconut oil in them, even if they don't call themselves a "coconut oil" containing product. For example, Shea Moisture's "Shea Butter" conditioner has coconut oil as the second (or third) ingredient. For anyone interested, it is often listed as 'cocas nucifera oil', the coconut palm. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a derivative from coconut oil. i am finding it hard to find hair products WITHOUT one of these ingredients. Cocomide MEA/DEA is another common coconut oil derivative used. I notice this is in the Selsun blue, so anyone coconut sensitive might want to avoid this one. It is interesting, I come across a lot of anecdotal reports of people complaining of burning and itching with these substances. I can imagine derms are seeing a lot more patients with itchy, flaky scalps! I'm excited to try to Vanicare products, they make a conditioner also that sounds great, no crap in it. All these "natural" hair products seem to be the worst offenders! Sodium Laureth Sulfide and it's cousins are now maligned by the hair gurus, but that doesn't bother me nor make a difference with my hair. I bet a lot of people are bothered by other ingredients and blaming that. I do much better with plain old detergent on my head :)
A big study determined Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is NOT a "skin sensitizer" based on patch tests with the product (.www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21392028 ) I swear it makes my scalp itchy. After reading some more studies, it seems that the true allergens might be some intermediaries in the production of the CAPB, which are likely present in commercial products, but not in the ultra pure form used in the study. This makes sense to me, so people may be reacting to commercial products with 'CAPB' in them.
Thanks again for setting us straight.. I never had dandruff, but have had flakiness recently. no doubt caused by all the oils the 'hair gurus' are suggesting i put on my head.. and i've been trying to get rid of the flakiness by putting on more oils..... :D :D
Argg..i just read a blog about how coconut oil would make a good "natural sunscreen'. It is really scary how much blatant misinformation is on the IN. Education is so important. I know another long comment, but not many folks I figure might be interested in my nerdy science talk.. :D
CAPB allergy is pretty common...people like ....the allergy to it does not necessarily mean you are allergic to coconut oil
Hmm, well my scalp does not seem to like either.! Could it be I've become more sensitive to the CAPB over time? After using a shampoo and conditioner without, I just used some old shampoo with it for the heck of it, and as the day went on, my scalp got itchier and itchier. When I put straight coconut oil on my scalp, it was much more intense, woke up in the night with my head on fire :D. Maybe that was more sensitivity, instense, I would say. That Vanicare Clear and free shampoo looks really good I'm going to try that one (I noticed they also make a non dandruff one without CAPB.
I noticed Eucerin just put out a slew of products without CAPB geared toward different issues, one atopic dermatitis, so maybe companies are catching on. I'd sad that all SA and and the PanOxyl Contain in. It doesn't seem to bother me on my skin that I know of, just that scalp. Is it possible to just have a scalp limited sensitivity? (maybe it is just less noticeable in the skin). By my logic, it seems like if it irritates my scalp, my skin may become more sensitized with continued use. Anyway, psychologically I want to avoid it. Anyway, the coconut/CABP seem to flare up a SB type reaction in me anyway. I am just grateful to have found your videos to help understand and try to resolve this. I can't believe how irritated my scalp is and it seems like the most likely culprit. I believe I was setting myself up also by not washing my hair enough. Recently. That no poo movement is nonsense, lol.
Oh, I have no problem ingesting coconut or coconut oil :) I'll best enjoy it that way.
Yeah I tried coconut oil and it didn't help, now I know it might of made it worse.
I always listen to your videos with a pen and diary ... so informative thank you so much
sarwat kashif same
sarwat kashif ha ha thanks I do too!!!
Thank you!! For me it's only on my scalp where my hair is. Itchy and dry on the scalp. I started noticing I was drying out my hair shampooing all the time. So I stopped shampooing for almost a year. My hair felt less dry and better within a few months. I would only use conditioners to clean my hair until like 3 months ago. Then about 3 months ago I would apply coconut oil to my hair every 3-4 days. Did this for awhile and would wash out the oil with conditioner or shampoo sometimes but then noticed it felt silkier if I didnt wash it out and just rinsed it out. Did that for a month then bamn itchy scalp and hairs shedding alot. Now I know my dandruff is from coconut oil and not washing out the oil and my own oils.
Doctor,normally dandruff cant be seen in my hair directly but when i run my finger nail in my scalp a lot of particles comes out every single time and it even comes more when my scalp is wet , i dont know what to do 😞😞
Be SAFE and stay well in the Hurricane Harvey! I'll be thinking of you and your mom and all Houstonians for the next several days! Just starting your Q&A, but wanted to reach out! Love ya, Dr. Dray!
M Cpay thanks! So grateful to have each other close by
Andrea, Let us know after the hurricane passes by, that you two are OK!!!
Yes, please be careful.
Yes ive been thinking of Dr Dray and her mother as well, hope they're safe
M Cpay v
One thing to keep in mind if you use anti dandruff shampoo is that it strips hair color like crazy, so if you do color your hair, try and avoid rubbing it into the lengths of the hair. If you use a semi or demi permanent color that fades quickly anyway, apply conditioner on the lengths before you shampoo to protect it even more from stripping when the shampoo rinses through it.
good tip!
PinkPromises thank you. I was wondering.
I have gray hair...you mentioned tar or something would discolor my car... what color would it turn?
This is 2 years into the future. Anti Shampoo movement for me was due to the natural oils in your hair. I have not red anything with this Anti Shampoo movement having to deal with dandruff. The Anti Shampoo movement for me was to help with hair growth. What are your thoughts Dr. Dray?
My dandruff has totally killed my morale while at work :(
Be safe Dr.Dray. God bless.
Thank you so much for your kind words :)
Dr. Drey, Will be praying for you the next couple of days during Hurricane Harvey. I am new to your channel and absolutely love it!!! I have color treated hair and have what I think is dandruff along with losing a scary amount of hair while washing and daily brushing. Do you have any suggestions on this? Be safe xoxo
Thanks! I don't color treat my hair and can't advise on this
Hi Dr Dray! Stay safe during the storm this weekend. I really enjoy your channel and looking forward to your next video! Xoxo
Thanks so much!! In anticipation of losing power with the storm I have videos scheduled out for you guys through September 1st
Thanks for this video Dr. Dray
Love ya from Turkey
Thank you and happy Friday :)
My son thought he had Dandruff so I bought him Head and Shoulders. He hated the smell! LOL. I think his flakiness was from using too much regular shampoo and not rinsing it out well enough. I tried to tell him that but he's 14 and of course knows it all. Hope you and your mom are safe through the Hurricane. You're in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Yeah they aren't much fun to actually use. Thanks for sharing Ms Michelle and thank you so much for your prayers and sweet comments of support :)
Are any of the dandruff shampoos ok to use on colored hair? Or does the active ingredient strip off hair color...?
I have dandruff for many many years now. And i only use home remedies to get rid of itchnes. And it works so well
Causes of dandruff
1- stress
2- in cases of Parkinson's disease
3- any nerve diseases
4- certain medications
5- basically yeast, sebum and external oils acts as host for the yeast
Very informative, Thank You so much..
Happened to me in the winter because I was washing my hair once a weak and using dry shampoo. I always wash my hair every other day but because my laziness I got it and now I am treating it. I learned my lesson. Lol. Thanks for the info!
Hi Dr. Drey, love the video! I had a question about Sodium LAURETH Sulfate. I was wondering if it is known to cause hair loss and or shedding/sensitization over time? Thanks!
Thanks! No, not really
I have that type of dermatitis on my face but my skin is dry as a desert and extremely sensitive. Around the nose and mouth is the worst, it is so red and dry, it hurts and is flaky when it starts to heal (it never fully heals, it has been raw for over a year), it feels as if I had exfoliated with a plumice stone. I wash with Boderma Sensibio face wash (the pink one) and I constantly use Avene thermal water and Tolerance extreme emulsion. I try to touch my face the least posible. I can't even use sunscreen (I have tried so many sunscreens for sensitive skin and all of them feel like stomach acid on my face and worsen the redness and irritation). I feel so depressed because the combination of Avene products used to heal me but not anymore. I also used Fisiogel A.I. lotion in combination with Avene products and it helped, but it is discontinued. I have seen many dermatologists and none of their treatments helped me, beside from what I mentioned.
For my scalp I use Petal Fresh Tea Tree shampoo and conditioner, and I use La Roche Posay Kerium DS shampoo a few times a month and my scalp is doing fine.
Great video Dr Dray! For men who with age lose hair on the center of their head, is it safe to use Minoxidil?
Thanks! Yes, but do discuss with your treating physician
Hi! I'm not sure if I missed it and you already answered this question (in which case, I apologize), but can a shampoo like Head and Shoulders be used twice daily? Thanks.
Great, informative video. Nizoral works well for me. Be careful during the hurricane!😘
Thanks & thanks so much for your support :)
I work for Kroger while I'm still in school so I receive an additional discount on Kroger Brand products . I was wondering if there was anything you would recommend? I get dry sensitive skin.
Dr Dray, does it make a difference to shampoo your hair at night vs in the morning?
Great video as always. Doctor gave me Clobetasol proplonate ointment for the itchy. I am still having the problem. I did the research on this two side effect came to my attention are itchy and losing hair. I have a sensitive nose. I cannot use the Jason. You mentioned free and clear shampoo. Do you need a prescription for that. I need something for my itchy scalp that is not going to be strong and not a lot of side effects. In the past he gave me fluocinolone topical oil. It did not worked. Any suggestion Thanks
What are your thoughts on piroctone olamine and climbazole for dandruff?
My son has it on his scalp, ears and forehead. The T gel shampoo helped really well, but as directed he can only use it for 2-3 weeks at a time. The head and shoulders doesn't work by itself. My question is, if he uses the T gel and gets it some what under control can he alternate that with Head and Shoulders?
I’m confused I’m looking at some Head & Shoulders Anti Dandruff shampoos that have almond oil in the ingredients. If oil is where the fungus cause dandruff thrives why is it in said shampoo? Or why is oil in a good bit of Anti Dandruff shampoos at all?
Hi Dr Drey. I'm just wondering if I need to use a dandruff shampoo every day or if I should use a dandruff shampoo one day and on the next day use a regular shampoo. My dermatologist told me I have Seb Derm last year. Nothing I have tried has gotten rid of it. Nizarol has helped me the most. I didn't realize I should wash my hair everyday. I wash my hair every other day. So shoukd U use Nizarol everyday?
Thank you so much for the very informative posts....
Appreciate answers
Today it´s very common to exfoliate the face and to stimulate new cellgrow to look younger. And I have tried to find the answer somewhere but have not succeded. When you look in to cellpromoting product and treatments that active increase the cellturnover, it always says that new healthy cells will come to the surface. But this also mean that the body would be able to create endless of healthy cells - this sounds good. Almost too good to be true.
But what about the fact that cells actually ages everytime they replace eathother.
"Telomeres are stretches of DNA and proteins at the ends of our chromosomes. Each time a cell divides, these stretches naturally get shorter. Once telomere length reaches a particular cut-off point, the cell becomes senescent, meaning that it can no longer divide and will subsequently die."
Would this mean that everytime you exfoliate or stimulate the skin to produce new cells, they also age faster beacuse of the shorter telomers? My question is if exfoliatation and cellpromoting treatments in the long term actually make your skin age faster or if its really "anti-aging".
Kindly regards.
It's so annoying, I have dandruff on my scalp and my eyebrows, and I think the same problem is occurring elsewhere too!
Omg!!! Dr. Drey, you helped me to find the cause of my flaky skin on nose! I thought I have Rosacea, which my dermatologist identified. I was not sure why, I mean, most of Rosacea is unknown. I think I have dandruff on my nose, and I am taking seizure medication ...... gosh. Happy to understanding!! Thank you 😄😃😄😃😀 and as u mentioned, I will go back dermatologist as well!
Thanks so much for sharing this!
What exactly did they do to identify the reason why your nose was peeling because my nose always peels too.
Hi! Sorry to ask you 3 years after, but I think I have the sane thing as you. and I would like to know, if you (if you want), did you get other answers from the dermatologist?
The other thing ( maybe future video...) is if there is any cause in people who tends to get more insect bites than others? Every spring, I get insect bites- unsure if mites or others. Whenever going outside, mosquitoes bites me, but not my friends!! Is there any certain body condition causes tendency? I googled and found about relation to producing CO2....
I found one video and they are so many factors who are not or mostly not that related to skin in general. Some, but not all. I do have the same problem.
I did end up having to go and get two prescriptions for mine. Ketoconazole shampoo and fluocinonide solution. Mine reoccurs ever spring. I do find that my Pura D’or shampoo and conditioner helps keep it under control as well. I don’t get as much flaking when I use it as compared other shampoo/conditioner brands.
Why would using 3% salicylic acid shampoo make my flaking and itching worse??? I used DHS shampoo and saw even more flakes, I've tried Dermarest and that too doesn't help. I leave it on for the 5 minutes. I've used Nizoral and that helps a little better but not enough. I've heard spraying diluted apple cider vinegar can help but I have found it very drying and lightens my hair color.
Yes thank you
Hi Dr. Dray! Are these dandruff shampoos and products that you recommend ok for pregnant women? Thank you!!!😊
In many cases, the type of
shampoo you use and your hairwashing routine does play a part in its effectiveness on your dandruff condition.
Shampoos containing zinc pyrithione like Head and Shoulders and in medicated shampoos, ingredients like salicylic acid contained in Vosene medicated shampoo here in the UK, or piroctone olamine contained in Wilko medicated shampoo or indeed other brands of medicated shampoo can, with regular use, can be effective at controlling dandruff.
Warm, not hot, water is recommended to wet and rinse your hair as it dissolves the grease and oil build up from your hair, scalp and roots, and I find that if you leave anti dandruff or medicated shampoo on your scalp after lathering well for 2-3 minutes afterwards, which allows the ingredients to work on your hair and scalp, it rinses totally clean away leaving the hair and scalp flake free.
Allow the hair to dry naturally as excessive heat from a hairdryer can cause natural oils from the sebaceous glands to flow back into the hair and cause flaking as it dries out.
If you are going to use a hairdryer after a shampoo with anti dandruff shampoo or medicated shampoo, use a cool setting on your hairdryer to avoid oiliness and flaking.
I have a quick question. If you don’t have dandruff how often should you wash your hair?
I was so frustrated when i went to buy shampoo today and almost all of them had fragrance/parfum!! Ended up just getting nizoral..
even nizoral has perfume but fortunately it works wonders for me so I wont be stopping it.
@Steven Leon it works only for certain types of acne. I would recommend going to the dermatologist since all skin is different.
@Steven Leon yes its amazing for dandruff! it helped mines so much. only shampoo that works for me.
@Steven Leon for me no. but if you do then it could make it worse because its drying on the skin or scalp. but thats every shampoo so you would have to try it out to know.
Hi Dr.Dray. Another great video and pretty relevant. I had a major out break of dandruff during my final year of medical school and it really exacerbated during the following couple of years. Big chunks of half a centimeter flakes were peeling off near the hairline and the sides of the nose ending up shiny and got discolored near the front hairline. When I consulted a few dermatologists at the hospital they just said it was seborrheic dermatitis and nothing else. Was hoping it was something else so I could get an easier fix. Got prescribed a medicated shampoo with ketoconazole as the active ingredient . Couldn’t read the rest of the ingredients since it wasn’t in English. Along with that I got prescribed an ointment of olive oil and fluocinolone acitonide mix which I kinda forgot how frequently I was supposed to use lol. Anyways , sorry for rambling but what’s your take on hair conditioners. Should it be avoided for people with dandruff?
Hair conditioners help cut down on hair breakage, but best to direct to the tips and not put on the scalp
Dr Dray thank you 🙏 for the advice. Keep up the great work you’re doing . Tc
Hi Dr. Dray, if someone (like me) has a tendency towards seb. derm. especially on the scalp do they also have a increased tendency for tinea versicolor discolorations on their skin? Sometimes I wonder if my melasma on my face could be tinea versicolor and not melasma at all, as I have never had a baby nor been on birth control (I know you can still get melasma without ever those, but its less common I think?).
I also wanted to give a comment on what has improved my dandruff after trying many things through the years. I try to wash every 2-3 days (i have curly frizzy hair so I like to wash as little as possible for my hair stands...) but I rotate between 3 different dandruff shampoos, so each time I wash I use a different shampoo. Each shampoo has a different active ingredient to treat dandruff. This, thus far, in my battle against seb. derm. has been the longest running streak of almost no issues. I also try to keep my conditioner from touching my scalp at all because if it does I get itchy, flakes, and sometimes bumps in that spot until I wash my hair the next time.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing Ms Andrea :)
Please make a video on scalp eczema...i lost my hair ..now i am walking in boy cut hair ... i have been using some orntiment and tropical oil for scalp eczema now its 80% fine but my hair are not growing ...
Thank you for your videos! I always learn so much from you! Your so sweet!
:)
Hi Dr Dray! I love your channel :) For individuals suffering from dandruff not just in the scalp but also around the nose area, what would you recommend for that nose are? Besides from salicylic acid.
I got seen at a dermatologist for this and it turns out the nose dandruff was something called perioral dermatitis. You might want to see a dermatologist for this one. I had to take cate of these two issues separately.
I have a friend who struggles with this, and I will recommend this video to her. I love the regular Free and Clear shampoo and conditioner. On a side note, I'm subscribed to a channel called Lab Muffin Beauty Science, she has a PhD in chemistry. She posted an excellent video today on natural skincare that you might like. I hope you don't have long power outages, and the storm isn't too severe. Take care!
Love lab muffin! Thanks so much Ms Sherry!
I get flaky skin on my scalp that's most prevalent right after I wash my hair during wintertime. Could this just be dry skin and not due to a fungus? I have dry skin in general.
possibly, yes
This was so helpful. Thank you doc. I love the head and shoulders one. Also tried the ginger anti dandruff shampoo by the body shop.. Smells great.. It was ok-ok in keeping dandruff away. Not great. Don't be gone with the wind doc!! Stay safe.
Thank you so much :)
Hope you and your Mom are safe. I'm sending all my love to you both! ~Dee.
Thank you so much!
How do you feel about the neutrogena brand dandruff shampoo?
What is a good hair grease for seborric dermititis on the scalp itching flaking
How often do I use a dandruff shampoo? And on the days I’m not using it do I just rinse with water? Or not wash at all
What do I use in my hair after using selenium sulfide so my hair won't get dry
Hi Dr Dray. I've been using head shoulders to treat my itchy scalp, and it works. Does using head shoulders shampoo everyday cause hair loss? Thank you!
Hi, i’ve seen a comment that has mentioned hair loss/hair falling out. I would only recommend using a dandruff shampoo everyday only when you’re starting to use the formula. Otherwise afterwards I would use it every 2-3 times per week, to reduce drying/hair loss.
Personally i’ve used Head and Shoulders in the pass but it’s never worked for me, only made my dandruff come back. I would recommend using Nizoral w Ketoconazole or the Selsun Blue Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp w Salicylic Acid.
Nizoral is especially potent against my dandruff and really seems to clean my scalp, I use it along a dandruff scrubber brush thing I got off amazon and it gets the job done. 🤝
Selsun Blue Naturals also offers the same benefits as the Nizoral shampoo. And Both don’t dry your scalp nor have a risk of hair loss.
This could very tho as I have thick hair, maybe certain hair types could be different but I have heard from Nizoral reviews that a persons hair was growing back while using Nizoral.
Nizoral is $18.99 &
Selsun Blue is $6.99 bout half the price of the Nizoral shampoo 🤝
Stay safe you and your mom 🙏 love you both ❤️
Thank you so much Ms Sarah! We appreciate your prayers and support :)
Is there or could there be any correlation between the bacteria that naturally exists in fermented foods and the malice fungal bacteria found on our skin? (foods such as greek yogurt, sauerkraut etc) Or what about the mushroom family? I have noticed I seem to have uncontrollable fungal infection problems whenever I have a significant amount of mushrooms in my diet. (when I was a kid and first learned to love mushrooms I seems to struggle a lot with planters warts) When I completely cut mushrooms out of my diet for many years, my wart problem left just as quickly and never returned. However, I have since adopted a vegan life style and reintroduced mushrooms as my favourite meat substitute , AND NOW I have this fungal dandruff on my scalp and body !! 🤯 I strongly believe there has to be a correlation there. So I’ve been treating my dandruff problem accordingly and staying away from mushrooms now but now I’m wondering if I should be worried at all about probiotics in fermented foods because I love sauerkraut
no
I believe warts are caused by a virus so it may be that your immune system is holding it at bay or it has gone into remission.
My 15 year old daughter has dandruff all of a sudden. At first I thought it was bad shampooing as I’m not getting it out but now I’m thinking it’s dandruff. Shall I try the Jason and the Free and Clear? What about those hair massagers/scrubbers?
Hi I wanted to know if the anti-dandruff shampoo denorex is a really good one to use
I thought I had dandruff, but it was actually a combination of dry scalp (which more frequent washing would exacerbate) and product buildup (so I switched cleansers). Thanks for the Free and Clear shampoo rec (the regular one), I might have to try that next!
Kathleen McNutt thanks for sharing and that is a great no nonsense shampoo 👍🏼
I was going to do a deep oil treatment to m scalp now I’m reluctant because of what you said about the oil causing it to get worse
don't. it made mine way worse. i thought my scalp was dry but it wasn't.
Hi Dr dray, what would you recommend for flaky ears related to dandruff? I actually have Sebo Psoriasis but I think the flaky ears is from dandruff. Great video!!
same technique w/ antidandruff shampoo
Thanks, although I probably should have clarified that this is actually In the ear. Would you just work in a very small amount?
Hi Dr. ! I was wondering if you would do a video on back acne. My daughter is 33 and still suffers real bad back acne. Years ago her DR put her on Accutane (sp?) Fortunately it cleared up the acne on her face, but unfortunately it never cleared her back acne. I asked my husband last night if he as a teen suffered back acne and to my surprise he said all 6 of his siblings suffered with back acne. I said to him well that explains a lot! I guess it's a genetic thing?? I'd love to see a video on back acne and what your recommendations are. Thank you so much!
i have one
Coal tar is the only thing that seems to work for my dandruff or psoriasis. Not sure which I have, probably psoriasis.