How to remove severe dandruff?

My severe dandruff and dry scalp were actually linked to my underactive thyroid. If your dandruff is not going away with normal shampoos, please get your thyroid levels checked. Regular visits to a dermatologist and endocrinologist really made a difference for me.

Please be careful because severe dandruff can sometimes be seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis. I ignored my scaling until my scalp got infected and I had painful bleeding. Please get it diagnosed by a proper skin doctor before trying any strong remedies.

Don't lose hope, severe dandruff can definitely be fixed! Try using a tea tree oil shampoo or a medicated wash twice a week. Keep your scalp clean and stay positive, you'll see a big change very soon!

I agree that medicated shampoos are the only real fix for severe cases. Make sure to let the shampoo sit on your scalp for five minutes before washing it off.

If it is truly severe, stop wasting your time with lemon juice and curd remedies which only irritate the scalp further. Go to a good dermatologist and get a prescription for a 2% ketoconazole shampoo. Wash your hair thrice a week and keep it clean.

With my 14-hour work shifts and zero sleep, my scalp became a literal snowstorm. A pharmacist friend told me to stop using hot water for head baths and use a ketoconazole shampoo instead. It works, but honestly, getting some sleep helps too.

My mother always tells me to apply homemade neem oil for any scalp issue. While it gives some cooling relief, I found that visiting our family dermatologist and using the medicated lotion she prescribed was what actually cured the stubborn flakes.