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How to Treat Your Dandruff Problem with Listerine

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Treat Your Dandruff Problem with Listerine
Treat Your Dandruff Problem with Listerine

Skip the expensive dandruff shampoos; relief from your dandruff problem is probably already sitting on your bathroom shelf.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Original flavor Listerine or generic form
  • Your dandruff problem
  1. Step 1

    No one likes dandruff; it’s unsightly, itchy and makes wearing black a real problem.

  2. Step 2

    The underlying culprit to most dandruff problems is a fungus called malassezia (aka pityrosporum,) that likes to eat the oils that your hair follicles secrete. Sometimes this fungus gets out of control.

  3. Step 3

    An easy dandruff remedy is to wet your scalp thoroughly with Listerine, wrap your head in a towel and let it sit for 15 minutes, then shampoo as usual.

  4. Step 4

    You may need to do this on a daily basis till the eucalyptus oil in the Listerine defeats the fungus on your head and dandruff is no longer a problem.

Tips & Warnings
  • Discontinue treatment if scalp irritation occurs.
  • Avoid contact with your eyes.
  • Do not apply to broken skin.

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on 11/30/2008 Wow! I didn't know that it was really caused by a fungus---yuck! Great info

thay said

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on 10/28/2008 Wow, I need to pass this on to my boss... don't know how I'll handle that though.

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on 10/27/2008 What an interesting way to handle dandruff! Thanks.

WebWriter said

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on 10/25/2008 I never heard of this before either. How interesting.

veryirie said

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on 10/24/2008 I've never heard this till now; goodbye Head N' Shoulders. :)

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