Kabir Sharma Kabir Sharma Asked 10 months ago

How to get rid of dandruff after washing hair?

Even after washing my hair properly, I still see dandruff flakes. It's quite embarrassing sometimes. I use anti-dandruff shampoo, but it doesn't seem to work completely.

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Karan Dev Karan Dev Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Make sure you rinse your hair thoroughly after working out, as dried sweat can build up and look like dandruff. Sometimes it's just dry scalp, so staying hydrated and washing with a mild shampoo helps.

Aditi Rao Aditi Rao Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

With PCOS, hormonal imbalances can sometimes cause excess sebum and dandruff. I use a mild, doctor-prescribed antifungal shampoo twice a week, making sure not to wash with very hot water as it dries the scalp.

Snehal Kulkarni Snehal Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Ho na, even after washing so carefully, those white flakes still appear. Maybe your shampoo is too strong and drying out your scalp? Try using a very mild baby shampoo once and see if it helps.

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Rupa Balakrishnan Rupa Balakrishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My mother always suggested applying a little warm coconut oil with a drop of lemon before washing, but it didn't suit my oily scalp. I eventually consulted a dermatologist who gave me a ketoconazole lotion, which worked wonders.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

At this age, I have less hair but somehow more dandruff flakes. I realized I wasn't washing the conditioner out properly from my scalp. Just rinsing thoroughly with normal water solved half my problem.

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Meera Shah Meera Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Reducing sweet and greasy foods from my diet actually helped improve my scalp health. Eating a handful of almonds and walnuts daily also helps keep the skin nourished. Of course, do consult a doctor if the scaling is severe.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If dandruff persists even after washing, it could be a fungal issue or seborrheic dermatitis. Instead of experimenting with multiple shampoo brands, it's best to visit a dermatologist for a proper prescription.

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