Sarah D'Souza Sarah D'Souza Asked 7 months ago

How to treat dandruff in african american hair?

My friend, who is from Nigeria and has beautiful curly hair, has been struggling with severe dandruff since she moved to India. The products here aren't helping. What are some specific ways to treat dandruff in African American hair?

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Kusum Devi Kusum Devi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Aapke baal agar bahut ghane aur dry hain, toh unhe halka garm tel lagakar naram rakhein. Dandruff ke liye neem ka paani use karein par dhyan rakhein ki baal jyada sukhe na ho jayein. Pyar se dhyan rakhein, sab thik hoga.

Pooja Malhotra Pooja Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

For coily and highly textured hair, standard anti-dandruff shampoos can be super drying! Try a sulfur-based or zinc pyrithione shampoo but follow up with a deep hydrating conditioner to keep those curls happy and soft.

Harpreet Singh Harpreet Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

If you have high blood sugar, skin dryness and fungal infections on the scalp can become worse. Along with using a specialized tea tree oil or medicated shampoo, please monitor your daily diet and keep your glucose levels well within range.

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Raman Rawat Raman Rawat Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Stress and high blood pressure can impact your overall skin health, leading to more frequent dandruff flare-ups. Focus on a balanced lifestyle, get regular health checkups, and use a gentle, moisturizing anti-dandruff routine to keep your scalp healthy.

Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I once ignored severe scalp scaling and it turned into painful bumps and hair loss. For coily hair types, dandruff can sometimes mask conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. Please visit a dermatologist who understands black hair care properly to avoid complications.

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Aisha Kapoor Aisha Kapoor Joined May 2026 6 months ago

The key for textured hair is target-treating the scalp without stripping the hair shafts. Use a nozzle bottle to apply an anti-fungal shampoo directly to the scalp, let it sit, wash it off, and then use a rich leave-in cream. Don't use heavy grease on the scalp as it clogs pores.

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