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Dandruff What causes it: Dandruff is caused by a reaction to the fungus malassezia globosa (which is actually on everyone's scalp, but only about 50 percent of the population reacts to it). The reaction can cause redness, itching, flakes and oiliness.

How to treat it: Using a shampoo and conditioner with pyrithione zinc will fight the fungus and help with your symptoms. Trygstad says that when using a conditioner with these ingredients, it's important to get the product into the scalp for maximum benefit. Also, only use dandruff shampoo in conjunction with a conditioner that also contains pyrithione zinc or skip conditioner completely. Regular conditioner can strip away the active ingredient in dandruff shampoo. (One to try: Head & Shoulders Classic Clean 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner, $11.90.)

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Helpful tips for some problematic situations.

by GigiSD Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 06:54PM Report as inappropriate

Oh yeah, remember to keep your pillow cases washed, especially if you like hair products! :)

by QTNamedT Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 07:10PM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful

by Candice11 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 02:05AM Report as inappropriate

All good information.

by EricaC123 Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 01:34PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for this article. Definitely helps!

by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 03:28PM Report as inappropriate

I'm glad I don't break out hardly. I am allergic to acne meds. I wish they would stop trying to put them in everything.

by Taylerbootz Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:02PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for explaining the cause of dandruff! Understanding the cause really helps to do a better job of control.

by alictasia Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 03:26PM Report as inappropriate

I'm gonna check this out!! PCOS is a definite culprit for me. :-(

by asiagirl4ever Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 01:50AM Report as inappropriate

very helpful! thanx! :)

by MiSSxLusciouSxLokitA Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate

This may seem gross, but another way to fight dandruff is by applying yogurt to your hair about once a week and washing it off in the shower...it really works.

by thereal_deal Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 06:43AM Report as inappropriate