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Hello, How Does Someone Treat Dandruff?

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Posted on Sun, 17 Nov 2019
Question: hello, how does someone treat dandruff?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
different treatment options available

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

There are different options that you can use.

There are shampoos that contain one or more of these substances: (1)salicylic acid 1.8% to 3%- this can come in the form of a shampoo or foam

(2)selenium sulfide 0.6% is also highly effective for dandruff, again it would be found in some shampoos for dandruff

(3)zinc pyrithione is also safe and effective for dandruff, it is used in 0.3% to 2% concentration in shampoo

(4)sulfur 2% to 5% can also be used, it is sometimes combined with salicylic acid

(5)ketoconazole shampoo 1%, - it is initially used every 3 to 4 days for up to 8 weeks then as often as needed after that

These are some of the most commonly used treatment options for dandruff

i hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Michelle Gibson James

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Hello, How Does Someone Treat Dandruff?

Brief Answer: different treatment options available Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic There are different options that you can use. There are shampoos that contain one or more of these substances: (1)salicylic acid 1.8% to 3%- this can come in the form of a shampoo or foam (2)selenium sulfide 0.6% is also highly effective for dandruff, again it would be found in some shampoos for dandruff (3)zinc pyrithione is also safe and effective for dandruff, it is used in 0.3% to 2% concentration in shampoo (4)sulfur 2% to 5% can also be used, it is sometimes combined with salicylic acid (5)ketoconazole shampoo 1%, - it is initially used every 3 to 4 days for up to 8 weeks then as often as needed after that These are some of the most commonly used treatment options for dandruff i hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions