Does blow drying help with dandruff?

I know how frustrating dandruff can be, especially in winters. Just try to avoid hot blow drying as it strips away natural oils. Relax and let your hair dry naturally under a fan.

My teenage son had severe dandruff and we tried blow drying thinking wet hair was the cause. It actually inflamed his scalp even more and increased the itching. Now I make sure he uses a doctor-prescribed anti-dandruff shampoo twice a week and dries his hair gently with a soft cotton towel.

Dandruff is often an internal issue related to heat in the body and blood circulation. Blow drying only addresses the surface and that too with unnatural heat. Doing Kapalbhati daily and massaging your scalp gently with pure coconut oil before washing works wonders from within.

Oh god, I used to blow dry my hair constantly thinking wet roots cause fungal growth. But my stylist told me the intense heat just peels off the dry skin of the scalp which looks like more dandruff! Now I only use the cool shot setting and it has really saved my hair.

Hello everyone, I am new here. My scalp is very itchy and flaky, and my friends said blow drying on cool setting is fine. Is that true or should I completely stop using any dryer until my scalp heals?

Dryers will only dry your hair from the outside, but dandruff needs internal hydration. Try eating more green veggies, flaxseeds for omega-3, and drink plenty of water daily. A healthy diet reduces scalp inflammation much better than any styling tool.

In our home, grandmother always tells us to apply warm coconut oil with lemon to cure dandruff instead of using these modern dryers. But when it got very severe for me last year, I visited a dermatologist who gave me a ketoconazole lotion. It is best to trust professional advice for such scalp issues.

I have seen this question quite often in our group. Blow drying might help dry your hair fast if you live in a very humid place, but it will not cure the fungus causing your dandruff. Use a good zinc pyrithione shampoo instead and keep your comb clean.

Beta, blow drying is very harsh for your delicate hair roots. If dandruff is troubling you, you can gently apply a paste of curd and a little hibiscus leaves on your scalp before bath. But do it only if you don't catch a cold easily, and wash it off gently with lukewarm water.

Please be careful before trying blow drying to solve this. Dandruff can sometimes be a sign of seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis. If you use high heat on such conditions, it can cause severe irritation or infection, so please get your scalp checked by a doctor first.

Bro, seriously don't do it. I tried blow drying daily to get rid of wet hair itchiness, and my dandruff doubled because my scalp got super dry and started peeling. Just use a normal towel and let it dry naturally, and buy a ketomac shampoo.

In our days we didn't have these fancy hair dryers, we just used natural sunlight and air to dry our hair and we rarely had such scalp issues. Trust me, simple living is best. Stop using chemical sprays and hot dryers, your scalp will heal itself naturally.

Managing high sugar levels often makes my skin and scalp very dry, making dandruff worse. Blow drying just adds to that dryness. If you have any metabolic issues or diabetes, dry scalp can get itchy fast, so stick to regular oiling and follow your doctor's advice.

Because of my hormonal issues, I get a very oily scalp and then bad dandruff. Blow drying sometimes helps style it so it looks less greasy, but it never really solves the dandruff root cause. I suggest checking if your dandruff is due to hormones or sebum buildup first.