How to Treat Your Dandruff Problem with Listerine
Skip the expensive dandruff shampoos; relief from your dandruff problem is probably already sitting on your bathroom shelf. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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No one likes dandruff; it's unsightly, itchy and makes wearing black a real problem.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tips & Warnings
Discontinue treatment if scalp irritation occurs.
Avoid contact with your eyes.
Do not apply to broken skin.
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almommabear
Nov 30, 2008
Wow! I didn't know that it was really caused by a fungus---yuck! Great info -
thay
Oct 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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Gardengates
Oct 27, 2008
What an interesting way to handle dandruff! Thanks.
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WebWriter
Oct 25, 2008
I never heard of this before either. How interesting.
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veryirie
Oct 24, 2008
I've never heard this till now; goodbye Head N' Shoulders. :)
