About Using Dandruff Shampoo Everyday
Dandruff results from excessive flaking from usual skin cell shedding on the scalp. Flakes can be caused by psoriasis, dermatitis, fungal infections or lice. There are treatments in the form of daily shampoos, which help to control, cure and prevent dandruff outbreaks. Depending on the root cause, you'll need to use different shampoo.
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Dandruff from dermatitis
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Dermatitis is a skin condition which causes itchiness, redness and flakiness of skin. Regular shampooing can help curb it but if it doesn't, a dandruff shampoo is recommended.
Shampooing Daily or Not?
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There are some dandruff shampoos designed for daily use, including Selsun Blue Daily with Selenium Sulfide and Neutrogena T-Gel Daily with Zinc Pyrithione.
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Shampoos for Two to Three Times a Week
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Most dandruff shampoos cannot be used daily because of their strength. X-Seb and Scalpicin with salicylic acid, Selsun Blue and Exsel with selenium sulfide and Head and Shoulders with zinc pyrithione can be used twice weekly. Polytar, which contains coal tar is used three times a week. For all, massage product onto your scalp and leave on for five minutes before rinsing.
Scalp Psoriasis
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Scalp Psoriasis, which has auto-immune roots, can be more persistent than dermatitis. Treatment can take up to eight weeks, possibly requiring the use of an anti-fungal shampoo, such as Nizoral.
Nizoral Shampoo
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Nizoral Shampoo targets fungus and bacteria which contribute to dandruff. Physician approval and dosage is recommended with this product, and it should not be used more than two to three times weekly.
Household items for Dandruff Dontrol?
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"Reader's Digest" (see Resources) recommends home remedies with aspirin, baking soda, lemon, mouthwash, salt or vinegar to eliminate dandruff.
Weaning from Dandruff Shampoos
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Dandruff shampoos are only recommended for a limited duration, and once the condition improves, should be decreased and eventually replaced with a regular shampoo.
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