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OBSERVATIONAL STUDYPUBLISHED 2023
Selenium disulfide shampoo reduced dandruff severity across all hair types.
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HAIRCARE
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Dandruff Shampoo for Dandruff
RESEARCH
- Reduces flaking and severity
- Improves scalp microbiome
- Works across hair types
- Effects visible in 4-6 weeks
COMMUNITY
- Results vary by brand
- Fast relief possible
- Needs consistent use
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SAFETYMedicated anti-dandruff shampoos can cause scalp irritation in some people; avoid contact with eyes and discontinue if severe irritation develops.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 14 ON PUBMED ↗BASED ON 14 PUBMED STUDIES
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OBSERVATIONAL STUDYPUBLISHED 2023⚠ OPEN-LABEL DESIGN WITHOUT A CONTROL SHAMPOO GROUP LIMITS ABILITY TO ISOLATE SES2 EFFECT FROM PLACEBO.
Selenium disulfide shampoo improved flaking, erythema, and satisfaction in a large diverse population.
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META-ANALYSISPUBLISHED 2023
Zinc pyrithione shampoo was more effective than non-medicated shampoo in reducing dandruff.
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INTERVENTIONAL STUDYPUBLISHED 2023⚠ OPEN-LABEL DESIGN WITHOUT A CONTROL GROUP LIMITS CONFIDENCE THAT OBSERVED IMPROVEMENTS WERE DUE TO THE SHAMPOO RATHER THAN OTHER FACTORS.
A multi-action shampoo reduced dandruff signs and itching within 3 weeks.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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60% positive
“For me Kezox Plus (Ketoconazole 2% and Zinc Pyrithione 1%) worked really well. My dandruffs are gone completely with just 2 washes. Doesn't even reoccur till 2 weeks.”
U/CHOMUYT ↗“Head & Shoulders didn't work for me, neither did the Neutrogena coal tar shampoo, no idea about Nizoral which I assume is similar because I've never seen it in my country. Selsun Green however has worked excellently with a double-shampoo approach, and the mintiness plus the scent of whatever conditioner used afterwards has stopped it smelling sulfuric.”
U/GRENOUILLE_EN_ROSE ↗“Dandruff is an infection on your scalp. You're far better off using a "drying" medicated shampoo for a few weeks than something that won't actually treat your dandruff. A lot of the time what feels like dry hair after using these shampoos is some of the active ingredients in the shampoo sticking to your hair after you rinse -- e.g. antifungals. > I wrap it up in a silk bandana until dry FYI, this (along with not washing enough) is probably why you have an issue with dandruff. You're basically promoting yeast and bacteria growth on your scalp by wrapping your wet hair up.”
U/MISSPLACED24 ↗COMMENTS
Add context that might help others — skin type, conditions like PCOS, what you'd tried before. The more specific, the more useful.
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