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    GlossaryAnti-Dandruff

    products designed to reduce scalp flaking and itching

    Anti-dandruff refers to products or treatments designed to prevent or reduce dandruff, which is the flaking of dead skin cells from the scalp. These products, often in the form of shampoos, contain active ingredients like zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole, or selenium sulfide that target the underlying causes of dandruff, such as fungal infections or excessive oil production.

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      community Hairloss and dandruff.. potential sebderm inflammation?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and dandruff, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis, and is using pumpkin seed oil, scalp massages, and anti-dandruff shampoo as treatments. They are hesitant to use prescribed Finasteride and Minoxidil and have noticed some improvement after stopping Serenoa capsules.
      What’s wrong with my scalp?

      community What’s wrong with my scalp?

      in General  59 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing white flakes on their scalp despite using anti-dandruff shampoos and oils for six weeks. A suggestion was made to try ketoconazole at higher concentrations, as it might be seborrheic dermatitis, which can lead to hair loss if untreated.
      Advice needed regarding hair treatment

      community Advice needed regarding hair treatment

      in General  100 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical minoxidil and anti-dandruff shampoo for six months without improvement. Suggestions include adding finasteride to the routine and considering treatments for potential scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis.