How to get rid of dandruff in curly hair?

I tried treating my flaky curly hair with various heavy oils and strong OTC scrubs, which ended up causing severe folliculitis. It took me months of medical treatment to recover my hair density. Please do not experiment blindly; let a dermatologist look at your scalp first.

Curly hair requires a delicate balance of moisture and scalp cleanliness. Using harsh sulfates can strip your curls, while heavy styling creams can buildup and cause dandruff. Consulting a dermatologist is the best way to find a prescription shampoo that treats the fungus without destroying your curl pattern.

Look, you don't need to buy very expensive curly hair products to fix this. Just buy a basic ketoconazole shampoo from your local pharmacy. Apply it directly to your scalp, let it sit for 5 minutes, wash it off, and then use your regular budget conditioner on the hair ends.

Dermatologist visits and specialized curly hair shampoos can get very expensive quickly. Before spending thousands on fancy curly hair clinics, try a basic clinical anti-dandruff wash twice a week for a month. If that doesn't work, plan a doctor's visit and ask for budget-friendly generic alternatives.