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Itchy, flaky dandruffis a super common (but annoying) skin condition and hair care conundrum.
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What causes dandruff?
It also slows down skin cell turnover, which can help reduce flaking.
Coal tar
Coal tar addresses inflammation and slows skin shedding.
But its mainly available with a prescription from a dermatologist for treating severe cases of dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis.
What can you do to prevent dandruff?
If you dont see improvements after two to three weeks, she says you should see a dermatologist.
It also had a great lather, which is something I really look for in a shampoo.
My hair looked amazing after just one wash.
Both Dr. Camp and Dr. Houshmand like Jupiters soothing Balancing Shampoo.
[This shampoo] was a complete game changer for me.
I was able to get much needed dandruff relief, but this also kept my sensitive scalp in mind.
Plus, multiple shoppers described Nizorals fresh scent as pleasant but not overwhelming.
Meanwhile, the Anti-Dandruff Shampoo from Ouai got a shoutout from both derms we spoke toDr.
I can feel my itchiness literally washing away.
The smell is AMAZING, and it made my scalp feel restored.
