[10068]

Hello;

I have tried several over the years, and I still provide a continual snowstorm for my t-shirts to delight in.

I have tried a version of Pert Plus (don't remember what it's called), Selsun Blue, Head&Shoulders, etc. They don't work. Actually they don't work at all. Some shampoos actually make it worse because they dry out my scalp.

I don't care if it smells like dafodills and roses or some crap, and/or if it's some wierd vegan new-agey *****. I just want my head to stop shedding

EDIT: Sorry about all the body-oriented threads lately :-O I've been trying to get all my medical and/or hygenic stuff figured out this year and thus Head-Fi must suffer! Muahahaha. Ha. haaa. Hm.

 

[Huckster]

Heh, I here you on this one. Its very annoying, plus I have an impulse to "remove" it with my fingers, which I have to keep under control

Like you, i've tried many of the anti-dandruff shampoo's, none of which I can recall working very well. Selson really smells bad (metallic) and the others no better.

I haven't really found an answer either, other than shampoo's and conditioners that are moisturizing with NO ALCOHOL in them do a good job. Look at the label, dont get stuff with ether alcohol or other types in it (pantene). If i had time to scrub my head every day it might be non-existent with this.

Im still thinkin of goin to the dermatologist, but that will probably just result in more weird shampoos. Anyone else have a solution?

 

[Kirosia]

You must have some really bad dandruff. When I was younger, I used Selsun Blue and it worked. I'd go with Huck and say see a hair/skin doc.

 

[Sovkiller]

The only remedy that only and really works for the dandruff control is the guillotine...

Try the Head and Shoulders the all blue bottle, not the white one...

 

[Night Surfer]

Find a Health Food or Natural Food store and see if they have any shampoo w/ Tea Tree Oil.

 

[Hiratsuka]

Have you tried Neutrogena T/Gel? My dermatologist mentioned it to me when I asked about shampoo, and I've been happy with it.

 

[Postal_Blue]

T/Gel all the way. Smells a bit like arse but works very well.

 

[Huckster]

does the t/gel have teatree oil? or what's the active ingredient. Ah figured it out, its a coaltar shampoo, i've used it before a long time ago. It smells bad and is kinda harsh on the hair, but it does work. I think i'll try the tea tree oil stuff.

 

[juniperlater]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Postal_Blue /img/forum/go_quote.gif T/Gel all the way. Smells a bit like arse but works very well.

x3 and no it doesn't have tea tree oil.

 

[juniperlater]

Oh and its active ingredient is:

Neutar Solubilized Coal Tar Extract (2%) (0.5% Coal Tar)

 

[nick20]

H&S Intensive...

Cost's about $8, but is worth it, IMO.

 

[intoflatlines]

Herbal Essences No Flakin' Way works for me but I don't have real heavy dandruff.

 

[Blitzula]

Quote:

Originally Posted by juniperlater /img/forum/go_quote.gif x3 and no it doesn't have tea tree oil.

x4 on the Neutrogena T-Gel. I also had the same problems as the original poster (no or worse dandruff using those same brands and others) for years. Neutrogena solved the problem.

 

[10068]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night Surfer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Find a Health Food or Natural Food store and see if they have any shampoo w/ Tea Tree Oil.

I have that and it's awesome. Tingly

Is this the kind you wanna make sure to use every day, or every other day? Also would I use both the Conditioner and Shampoo of the Tea Tree stuff, or would that make a difference?

 

[10068]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blitzula /img/forum/go_quote.gif x4 on the Neutrogena T-Gel. I also had the same problems as the original poster (no or worse dandruff using those same brands and others) for years. Neutrogena solved the problem.

Wow thanks guys! Dandruff-makers unite

In serousness, though, i'll check it out and LYK.