Ananya Mitra Ananya Mitra Asked 4 months ago

How to hide dandruff?

I often have dandruff, and it gets really embarrassing, especially when I wear dark clothes. I try to wash my hair regularly, but sometimes it just appears. What are some ways to hide dandruff when I'm out and about?

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Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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I get so anxious whenever I see flakes on my shoulders, thinking everyone is judging me or that it means I have a skin disease. To hide it quickly before an event, I always wear light-colored clothes so the white flakes don't show up. But please try to treat the root cause so you don't have to stress about it constantly.

Sandeep Vardhan Sandeep Vardhan Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

According to my dermatologist, hiding dandruff by applying heavy oils actually feeds the Malassezia fungus and makes it worse. He advised using a ketoconazole-based shampoo twice a week, leaving it on the scalp for 5 minutes before rinsing. For immediate cover-up, blow-drying your hair on a cool setting helps clear loose flakes from the surface.

Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Haan yaar, dandruff toh poora confidence kharab kar deta hai. Agar urgent bahar jana hai toh dark colors mat pehno, and thoda styling gel ya hair serum laga lo taaki flakes udhein na. Par ye temporary hai, anti-dandruff shampoo use karna shuru karo, sab theek ho jayega.

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Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Going for expensive parlor hair spas or buying high-end serums is just a waste of money. I found that a basic ketoconazole shampoo from the local pharmacy costs under 200 rupees and works way better. Just wear a cap or tie your hair neatly to hide it for now while the treatment takes its time.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Beta, don't worry too much about these small things, almost everyone face dandruff at some point in life. Just keep your scalp clean, wash your comb daily, and wear your hair in a neat braid or bun. These small phases pass, just focus on keeping your mind calm and stress-free.

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Ranganathan Iyer Ranganathan Iyer Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

In our family, we always apply warm coconut oil with a bit of lemon juice, which gives temporary relief and settles the dry flakes. However, for a persistent issue, we must trust the skin doctor. A proper medicated lotion will cure the scaling permanently rather than just covering it up.

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