Ravi Shankar Ravi Shankar Asked 5 months ago

What makes dandruff go away?

I've had dandruff on and off for ages now, and it's quite embarrassing. What are the effective ways or things that actually make dandruff go away for good?

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Rhea Kapoor Rhea Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Hey! Don't stress too much about dandruff, it's super common. Usually, a good anti-dandruff shampoo that you use regularly helps a lot. Look for ones with zinc pyrithione or selenium sulfide. And try not to scratch too much, that just makes it worse!

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Beta, for dandruff, my dadi always used to say to rub a little lemon juice on the scalp before washing, and then use a good shampoo. Also, don't use too much oil, it makes it worse sometimes. Keep your hair clean, that is the main thing.

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Regularly using a good anti-dandruff shampoo can make it go away. Keeping your scalp clean helps a lot.

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Prakash Jain Prakash Jain Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The most effective and practical solution is to use an anti-dandruff shampoo with active ingredients like ketoconazole or salicylic acid, and use it consistently for a few weeks. Make sure you leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing. Also, ensure your scalp is thoroughly rinsed and not left oily.

Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

From my experience, getting rid of dandruff requires a consistent routine. First, find a medicated shampoo that suits you; rotate between two types if one stops working. Wash your hair regularly, but don't over-wash and dry out your scalp. Also, try to reduce stress, as it's a major trigger for many.

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Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

While dandruff is primarily a scalp issue, a healthy lifestyle can indirectly help. Proper diet and hydration contribute to overall skin health. For the scalp specifically, a good anti-dandruff shampoo used consistently, and keeping your scalp clean after workouts, is what really works.

Rohan Sharma Rohan Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Dandruff, the uninvited snowstorm on your head! 🌨️😂 To make it go away, you need a good anti-dandruff shampoo, consistency is key, not just once in a blue moon. Also, maybe stop trying to scratch your scalp off. Give it some love and a clean environment!

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