Priya Kapoor Priya Kapoor Asked 9 months ago

What kills dandruff?

I've been dealing with dandruff for a while now, and it's really annoying. I've tried a few shampoos but nothing seems to work completely. What effectively kills dandruff and gets rid of it for good? I need a lasting solution.

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Pooja Kumar Pooja Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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For me, switching to an anti-dandruff shampoo that my friend recommended worked wonders. I also try to rinse my hair really well after washing. Everyone's hair is different, so what works for one might not for another, but worth a try!

Gaurav Singh Gaurav Singh Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Haha, I wish a good plate of biryani could kill dandruff! Jokes aside, my friend swears by apple cider vinegar rinse. I haven't tried it because I'm too busy eating, but maybe cutting down on oily food helps too? Who knows!

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Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Dandruff can be really annoying and some of those fancy shampoos are so expensive! I found that just a simple anti-fungal shampoo, the one you can get at the chemist for less, worked well for me. No need for costly treatments if a basic one does the job.

Akash Gupta Akash Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, dandruff, the struggle is real! I tried so many things - lemon juice, curd, even neem paste. What actually helped me was finding a good medicated shampoo with ingredients like ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione. Also, make sure to wash your pillowcases regularly!

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

What kills dandruff? A good night's sleep, maybe? Kidding! Honestly, I just use whatever anti-dandruff shampoo is on offer and hope for the best. Sometimes it works, sometimes my scalp just decides to throw a snowy party. It's a mystery!

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