Does hair conditioner cause dandruff?

In our town, we mostly use clean water and a little mustard oil, but my daughter bought this modern conditioner. It made her scalp very oily and itchy, and white flakes started falling. I told her to stop putting it on the skin of her head and it solved the issue.

It definitely causes buildup which looks like dandruff if you apply it on the scalp. I made this mistake for months and got terrible itching. Keep the conditioner strictly on the lower half of your hair and rinse it out with cold water thoroughly.

I sweat a lot during my workouts and have to wash my hair often. If you use conditioner on your scalp, it mixes with sweat and clogs pores, causing buildup. Keep your scalp clean, eat less greasy food, and use conditioner only on the tips.

Conditioner itself does not cause the yeast infection that creates real dandruff. However, leaving product residue on the scalp can mimic flaking and cause contact irritation. If your dandruff is persistent, stop guessing with internet tips and buy a proper anti-fungal shampoo recommended by a dermatologist.