How to remove dandruff flakes from hair?

Question

Whenever I comb my hair, flakes just fall everywhere. It's really embarrassing when I'm out. What's the best way to remove dandruff flakes directly from my hair?

Riya Kapoor · Accepted Answer

I logged my hair washes on my routine tracker and realized that washing three times a week with a coal tar shampoo keeps flakes away completely. Also, tracking my daily diet showed that reducing high-sugar snacks helped reduce scalp oiliness. Definitely look at your daily habits alongside using a good active ingredient shampoo.

Abhishek Deshmukh · Answer

Honestly, stop putting onion juice and raw ginger on your head like internet videos suggest. Those can irritate your skin and make the flaking even worse. Just go to a skin specialist. They will give you a proper ketoconazole solution which is clinically proven to solve this safely.

Meenakshi Iyer · Answer

In our home, my grandmother always used to make a paste of hibiscus leaves and curd for hair health. It is very soothing, but when my dandruff got really bad last year, I visited our family doctor. He suggested a mild antifungal wash, and combining that with my traditional routine worked beautifully.

Tanya Mehta · Answer

Oh, I totally feel you, those tiny white flakes on clothes are the absolute worst! What really saved me was using curd on my scalp for 20 minutes before my shower. It moisturizes the skin so well. Just make sure to wash it off completely with a mild, sulfate-free shampoo so there is no smell left.

Karthik Rao · Answer

With my busy 9-to-6 schedule, I don't have time for complicated home remedies or messy hair packs. I just bought a bottle of Scalpe Pro shampoo from the pharmacy. Using it twice a week during my morning shower literally took only 5 minutes and cleared the flakes in two weeks. Highly recommend if you are short on time.

How to remove dandruff flakes from hair?

5 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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