{"id":3216,"date":"2023-09-13T14:52:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T12:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/uncategorized\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:09:34","slug":"dandruff-a-mini-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What is dandruff: causes, how to recognise it and remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"700\"><strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"343\">Dandruff<\/strong> is a very common scalp condition characterised by the <strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"449\">appearance of whitish flakes<\/strong> of dead skin in the hair and, sometimes, on clothing. Although it is neither contagious nor serious, it can cause <strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"604\">cosmetic and psychological distress<\/strong>, particularly when accompanied by <strong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"658\">severe itching<\/strong>, irritation or persistent flaking. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"1045\">In some cases, dandruff may be <strong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"786\">a sign of an underlying inflammation<\/strong>, such as <strong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"821\">seborrhoeic or contact dermatitis<\/strong>. When flaking is frequent, visible or accompanied by symptoms such as redness or lesions, it is advisable to <strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"983\">consult a dermatologist <\/strong>to identify the cause and put a targeted treatment plan in place. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/#What_is_dandruff_and_how_does_it_form\" >What is dandruff and how does it form?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/#Types_of_dandruff_dry_and_oily\" >Types of dandruff: dry and oily<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/#What_causes_dandruff\" >What causes dandruff?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/#Symptoms_and_how_to_recognise_it\" >Symptoms and how to recognise it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/#Dandruff_or_head_lice_whats_the_difference\" >Dandruff or head lice: what\u2019s the difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/#Diagnosis\" >Diagnosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/#How_to_get_rid_of_dandruff_treatments_and_remedies\" >How to get rid of dandruff: treatments and remedies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/dermatology-fact-sheets\/dandruff-a-mini-guide\/#Preventing_dandruff_good_habits_to_adopt\" >Preventing dandruff: good habits to adopt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_dandruff_and_how_does_it_form\"><\/span><b>What is dandruff and how does it form?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"557\">Dandruff is a scalp condition characterised by<strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"410\"> visible flaking of the skin<\/strong> in the form of whitish flakes. It is often accompanied by <strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"482\">itching<\/strong> and, in more persistent cases, by skin <strong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"545\">irritation or redness<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"905\">Dandruff occurs when the scalp\u2019s cell turnover rate is faster than normal. Dead cells, which should normally shed gradually and imperceptibly, accumulate on the surface and clump together to form visible flakes, a condition often exacerbated by the presence of sebum or inflammation. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1135\">Its symptoms can vary from person to person, but it tends to be chronic or recurrent, with seasonal flare-ups or episodes triggered by stress, the use of unsuitable shampoos or an unbalanced diet.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1178\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_dandruff_dry_and_oily\"><\/span>Types of dandruff: dry and oily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1313\">Dandruff is not always the same: it can take two main forms, which differ in appearance, symptoms and underlying causes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"2105\">\n<li data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1662\">\n<p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1356\"><strong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1354\">Dry dandruff (pityriasis simplex)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1662\">\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1399\">\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1399\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1397\">Fine, dry white <\/strong>flakes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1461\">\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1461\">They come out of your hair easily and fall onto your clothes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1515\">\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1515\">The scalp appears <strong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1513\">dry and sensitive<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1596\">\n<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1596\">It is often linked to <strong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1594\">dehydrated skin, cold weather and frequent washing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1662\">\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1662\">It may cause <strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1624\">itching<\/strong> but rarely visible inflammation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"2105\">\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1715\"><strong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1713\">Oily dandruff (mild seborrhoeic dermatitis)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"2105\">\n<li data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<p data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1762\"><strong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1760\">Thick, greasy, yellowish<\/strong> flakes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1819\">\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1819\">They tend to stick to the scalp and hair<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1884\">\n<p data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1884\">The scalp appears <strong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1882\">oily, irritated and red<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1991\">\n<p data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1991\">It can also affect other areas rich in sebaceous glands (eyebrows, sides of the nose, ears)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2105\">\n<p data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2105\">It is often associated with <strong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2053\">excessive sebum production <\/strong>and an <strong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2103\">overgrowth of the <em data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2101\">fungus Malassezia furfur<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dandruff\"><\/span><b>What causes dandruff?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le cause della forfora possono essere diverse, alcune delle quali potrebbero manifestarsi contemporaneamente:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Malassezia furfur (<strong>Pityrosporum<\/strong>) fungus feeds on sebum, which is the oily, fatty substance on the scalp. It can contribute to the formation of dandruff because it is an irritant and can increase the production of new skin layers which, in turn, amplifies the shedding of dandruff flakes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <strong>poor diet<\/strong> high in fat and low in zinc, vitamin B and healthy fats can worsen dandruff, as can excessive alcohol consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>stress-related dandruff<\/strong>: it can trigger the mechanisms underlying the formation of dandruff or exacerbate the symptoms. Stress is sometimes linked to seasonal changes, during which dandruff problems are more common; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>dry or oily skin<\/strong> can provide the perfect environment for dandruff to form. Skin exposed to dry environments can become irritated and flaky. Instead, for people with oilier skin, dandruff appears as a form of <a href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/skin-disorders\/fighting-seborrheic-dermatitis-of-the-scalp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seborrheic dermatitis<\/a>, a problem that extends beyond the scalp to all areas of the body where sebaceous glands are present (e.g. eyebrows, the corners around the nose, groin and armpits).   <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dermaclub.it\/en\/skin-diseases\/psoriasis-practical-recommendations-from-dermaclub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">psoriasis<\/a><\/strong>: when this condition affects the scalp, it can lead to dandruff;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>irritation or sensitivity caused by hair care products<\/strong>, such shampoos or other cosmetics. These can cause irritative contact dermatitis, triggering the mechanisms behind dandruff.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_and_how_to_recognise_it\"><\/span><b>Symptoms and how to recognise it<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"429\"><strong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"254\">Dandruff<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"287\">non-contagious<\/strong> condition, but it can be a source of <strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"346\">psychological distress<\/strong>, particularly when the flakes are clearly visible in the hair or fall onto clothing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"462\">The main symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"976\">\n<li data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"622\">\n<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"622\"><strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"492\">Visible flaking<\/strong>: the skin on the scalp flakes off, forming <strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"574\">white or yellowish flakes<\/strong> that are either dry or oily, depending on the type of dandruff.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"723\">\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"723\"><strong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"636\">Itching<\/strong>: often severe, it can lead to frequent scratching, which makes the flaking worse.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"839\">\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"839\"><strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"764\">Skin irritation or redness<\/strong>: particularly in cases of oily dandruff caused by seborrhoeic dermatitis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"976\">\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"976\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"874\">Scabs or small lesions<\/strong>: caused by repeated scratching, which can lead to abrasions and an increased <strong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"975\">risk of secondary infection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dandruff_or_head_lice_whats_the_difference\"><\/span><b>Dandruff or head lice: what\u2019s the difference?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"535\"><strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"291\">Dandruff<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"308\">head lice<\/strong> may present <strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"353\">similar visible symptoms<\/strong>, such as <strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"393\">white flakes in the hair<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"434\">intense itching of the scalp<\/strong>, but they are two completely different conditions, with distinct <strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"534\">causes, characteristics and treatments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"560\">Here\u2019s how to tell them apart:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<li data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"901\">\n<p data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"587\">Nature of the problem<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"901\">\n<li data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"764\">\n<p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"605\">Dandruff<\/strong>: a<strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"642\"> non-contagious<\/strong> condition caused by flaking of the scalp, often linked to dryness, seborrhoeic dermatitis or other skin factors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"901\">\n<p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"901\"><strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"781\">Head lice<\/strong>: these are <strong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"806\">live parasites<\/strong> (insects) that feed on blood from the scalp and are transmitted through direct contact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<p data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"944\"><strong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"942\">Appearance of the visible particles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<li data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1092\">\n<p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1092\"><strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"960\">Dandruff<\/strong>: the flakes are <strong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1002\">white or yellowish<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1014\">loose<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1039\">fall off easily<\/strong> when the hair is lightly combed or shaken.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1298\"><strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1127\">Nits (lice eggs)<\/strong>: these appear as <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1180\">small greyish-white capsules<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1215\">clinging to the hair shaft<\/strong> and are difficult to remove. They are often found just a few millimetres from the scalp. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1501\">\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1501\"><strong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1313\">Itching<\/strong><br data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\">Both conditions can cause <strong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1370\">itching<\/strong>, but with head lice the itching tends to be <strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1440\">more intense and persistent<\/strong>, particularly at the <strong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1500\">nape of the neck and behind the ears<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1715\">\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1715\"><strong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1531\">Presence of the parasite<\/strong><br data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\">On close inspection, in the case of head lice, <strong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1627\">the insect can be seen moving<\/strong> through the hair, particularly when using a <strong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1714\">fine-toothed comb on wet hair<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<p data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1737\"><strong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1735\">Contagiousness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<li data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1797\">\n<p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1797\"><strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1773\">Dandruff is not contagious<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1906\"><strong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1842\">Head lice are highly contagious<\/strong>, particularly among children in schools or community settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis\"><\/span><b>Diagnosis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Dandruff is both a condition and a symptom. A <strong>visit to a dermatologist<\/strong> is usually sufficient to identify the causes of dandruff. <\/p>\n<p>In cases of dandruff caused by seborrhoeic dermatitis or contact dermatitis, a specialist may recommend specific tests, such as <strong>allergy tests<\/strong> like the patch test, which can identify the substances that triggered the reaction.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_rid_of_dandruff_treatments_and_remedies\"><\/span><b>How to get rid of dandruff: treatments and remedies <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"437\">Dandruff is usually a <strong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"248\">chronic<\/strong> condition.<br data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"252\">To combat it, you can use <strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"322\">specialised shampoos or lotions<\/strong> that help<strong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"364\"> control flaking<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"394\">reduce inflammation<\/strong>, whether you have oily or dry dandruff.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"882\">The most suitable products for treatment are those containing <strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"524\">salicylic acid<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"547\">colloidal sulphur<\/strong>. These two ingredients are often combined in a <strong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"622\">fast-absorbing cream<\/strong> (Dermaclub recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostskincare.com\/en\/shop\/all-the-categories\/2s-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crema 2S<\/a>), to be applied depending on the severity of the dandruff, usually in the evening. This product <strong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"765\">helps to remove flakes<\/strong> whilst simultaneously<strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"820\"> reducing inflammatory factors<\/strong>, such as excess sebum and the presence of <em data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"881\">Malassezia furfur<\/em>.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1127\">An alternative to cream is a <strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"988\">lotion containing salicylic acid and glycolic acid<\/strong> (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostskincare.com\/en\/shop\/all-the-categories\/glicosal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glicosal Lotion<\/a>), which, thanks to its <strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1047\">liquid form<\/strong>, is easier to apply to the scalp or <strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1126\">hair-bearing areas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1580\"><strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1150\">Shampoos<\/strong> also play a role in treating dandruff.<br data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\">There are medicated shampoos on the market containing <strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1280\">antifungals or cortisone<\/strong>, but these are <strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1313\">not recommended<\/strong>, as they can lead to resistance and encourage the <strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1397\">return of dandruff<\/strong>. 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