Thread: Dandruff solution?

I figured you all might have an idea or two up your collective sleeves for my small conundrum. I'm 23, and am right on schedule to loose my skull hair in a couple years, (and by the time I'm 35 should look like a gorilla everywhere else) or so the genetics go.

I'm guessing that my grandfather (mom's dad) had similar scalp to mine, so I'm wondering if taking care of my dandruff problem might keep my hair going longer. it's worth a try anyhow. I have the kind of dandruff that sticks to the scalp, and if I'm not careful starts to block pores and follicles, so I scrub it from time to time with a scratchy hairbrush.

I used to use head and shoulders, which worked kinda, but I've been trying to cut back on the amount of chemicals I add to myself, given the extreme levels I used to be exposed to (farm kid and former grease monkey) of course this doesn't stop me from dyeing and bleaching my hair frequently, gotta do it before it's gone!

I'm using Rocky Mountain Soapworks shampoo, it contains rosemary, which seems to work as shampoo, but doesn't help the dandruff.

so, after all that long explanation, does anyone have any ideas? or even know of any plant extracts that can help?
Thanks friends!

coal tar, the one and only solution.

hmmm, and it would spike my 'hawk up nearly indefinitely!

Originally Posted by GadgetGeek

hmmm, and it would spike my 'hawk up nearly indefinitely!

Denorex Dandruff Shampoos

works SO much better than selenium sulfate (the ingredient in head and shoulders)

leave it on your head for 3-4 minutes, it will get very tingly.

I'll have to see if I can get that stuff up north here. I'll give it a shot and see what happens. the head and sholders I had was the pyrethrone zinc kind, I don't know about selenium shampoos in canada. but either way, its a start

The ultimate solution? Use your straight to shave your head then you can use a variety of products to eliminate the dandruff.

Seriously though, pine tar shampoo is the nuclear solution to dandruff. It works as good as DDT on a roach.

Don't worry about losing your hair. You're better of without it, no barber's bills and less maintenance.

Just pour some Listerine over your scalp. The original Listerine.

Listerine?!!! Whow!
Well but probably a good germ killer as well. Could be harsh though.

Less is more. The milder the shampoo and the fewer you wash them, the better.
2 times a week is actually enough. Brush softly to remove dust and enhance blood circulation.

Thanks, I'll give some of those ideas a shot, and see what happens. As for barber bills, I've never paid for a haircut in my life. My mom used to cut my hair, and I've found people or just done it myself I'm sure that there are a few people (some of my bosses) that would appreciate the death of the 'hawk, but its such a part of who I am, I can't really part with it yet....
I've never really thought about over-washing hair being bad for the scalp, but I guess it could be. at least now I have some ideas!