Pooja Desai Pooja Desai Asked 9 months ago

How to apply dandruff shampoo on scalp?

My scalp has been quite flaky lately, and I think it's dandruff. I bought a special shampoo, but I'm not sure if I'm using it right. What's the best way to apply dandruff shampoo on the scalp for good results?

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I used to make the mistake of just washing my hair with it like regular shampoo. You actually need to apply it directly to your wet scalp, massage it gently, and leave it on for a full 5 minutes before rinsing so the active ingredients can actually work.

Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

The trick is to use warm water to open up your scalp pores first! Apply the shampoo only on the roots, give yourself a nice gentle massage with your fingertips, and wait a bit before washing it off completely. Your scalp will feel so fresh!

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Honestly bro, don't waste it on the ends of your hair, it only needs to go on the scalp. Put a small coin-sized amount, rub it in properly, let it sit while you soap up, and then wash it out. Do it twice a week and you're good.

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Sarabjit Kaur Sarabjit Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My son had severe dandruff last winter. The doctor told us to never scrub with nails as it damages the skin. Just lather the shampoo gently onto the scalp, leave it for 3-4 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with normal water, making sure no residue is left.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother used to suggest lemon, but my dermatologist advised using a ketoconazole shampoo. He told me to apply it on a damp scalp, lather it well, leave it for exactly five minutes, and then rinse. This scientific method has worked wonders for my scalp health.

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Ayush Mishra Ayush Mishra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I used to rush my morning showers and wash it off immediately, which did absolutely nothing. Now I put the anti-dandruff shampoo on my scalp first, play one song on my phone to track the time, and then wash it out. Simple and effective.

Preeti Chaudhary Preeti Chaudhary Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, log aksar jaldi mein dho lete hain, par use thoda time dena padta hai scalp pe. Apply it gently, leave it for at least 5 minutes, aur phir acche se paani se rinse karna, na? Otherwise, residue reh jayega toh kh खुजली badh jayegi.

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