Yeast fungus lives on the scalp of any person and the appearance of dandruff is the result of his vital activity. Therefore, many of us are interested in the question of which one is better to choose a remedy for dandruff.
There are various remedies for removing keratinized scales:
- Shampoos, more information can be found here.
- Lotions, sprays.
- Ointments, creams
Means can be pharmacy, cosmetic or prepared at home.
Lotions, sprays
Special lotions are convenient to use, since they do not need to be washed off.
La Biosthetique Dermosthetique Cheveux
The lotion is intended for fat-free hair, has a strong antibacterial effect. In addition to cleansing, the drug protects against ultraviolet radiation, thanks to the panthenol in the composition.
The manufacturer recommends doing a small massage after applying the lotion. The drug is used as an adjunct in the treatment of pityriasis versicolor.
Manufacturer: France. Price: from 1700 rubles.
Advantages:
- multifunctional;
- convenient.
Disadvantages:
- high price
Barex - spray
Among the ingredients of the drug are prolactin and australian mint extract. The use of the spray provides deep cleansing, eliminating itching. Barex controls the function of the sebaceous glands. Itching disappears after spraying. The spray comes in a convenient bottle.
Its compact shape and ease of use make the lotion especially popular with men. After daily shampooing, the preparation is applied to slightly dried hair. Recommended for use as a prophylactic agent.
Country of origin: Italy. Average price: 1439 rub.
Advantages:
- convenient bottle;
- fast action.
Disadvantages:
- price
Belosalik
This drug has a combined effect. The irritation disappears after the first days of use. The composition contains salicylic acid, which helps to eliminate the development of fungal and bacterial infections.
Belosalik is available as a solution. Inflamed areas are wiped twice a day. To obtain a guaranteed result, treatment must be continued for a month. For prophylactic purposes, you can spray the lotion using a special nozzle once a day.
Manufacturer: Croatia. Average price: 500 rubles.
Advantages:
- low price;
- quick result.
Disadvantages:
- not
The best oils, creams
Orising
It is considered the best remedy for oily dandruff. It neutralizes the function of fungal organisms, eliminates peeling and itching. Various types of oils in the composition nourish the hair follicles, moisturize the skin. A few drops (9-36) can be rubbed into the skin or mixed with shampoo.
The duration of treatment is up to 1.5 months. For prevention, oil is applied once a week.
Country: Italy. The price of a bottle of 30 ml: 4000 rubles.
Advantages:
- easy to use;
- effective for strengthening hair.
Disadvantages:
- price.
Sesa oil
This Indian oil contains only natural ingredients: 21 plants, 12 essential oils, milk extract. Its recipe was invented a thousand years ago.Oil is an excellent way to nourish, moisturize and strengthen hair.
Apply the product with a comb in the evening to the entire hair length and in the morning rinse with shampoo. It is recommended to make a warm compress after a light massage with oil for maximum effect.
Manufacturer: India.
Average price: 490 rubles.
Advantages:
- natural composition;
- low price.
Disadvantages:
- not always on sale;
- possible allergy to some components.
Bioderma
The cream perfectly removes a large number of keratinized scales. The preparation contains no flavors and dyes. Among the components: salicylic acid, petroleum jelly, shea butter.
The product, using a convenient dispenser, is applied to the root zone twice a week.
Country: France.
Average cost: 2000 rubles.
Advantages:
- high efficiency;
- no addiction.
Disadvantages:
- price
Clotrimazole
This effective and affordable ointment is very popular with most patients. The drug easily copes with microorganisms that cause an abundance of dandruff. It is also used to treat fungal infections and pityriasis versicolor.
It is recommended to use the ointment only after consulting a doctor.
Manufacturer: Russia.
Average price: 100 rubles.
Advantages:
- available.
Disadvantages:
- not suitable for everyone, an allergic reaction is possible.
All the products listed above must be purchased at the pharmacy to avoid counterfeiting.
Home remedies
Herbs
Decoctions of herbs have an effective effect. They not only help get rid of dandruff, but also improve the appearance of the hair. Solution recipe:
- Pour a tablespoon of nettle, calendula, birch buds or horsetail into glasses of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. The broth stabilizes the function of the sebaceous glands.
- Pour the roots of the burdock with water and bring to a boil. Insist 5-6 hours. You can wash your hair or rinse with this water after shampooing. Using this remedy, you can achieve the disappearance of dandruff and shiny, strong hair. The roots are dug up in August-September, dried for use throughout the year.
After shampooing against dandruff, you can use:
- 1 tbsp. pour spoons of tansy with hot water, leave for 2 hours;
- Kombucha tincture;
- Mixture: 100 ml of alcohol, 10 g of birch tar, 20 ml of castor oil.
Vegetable oils
For dry dandruff, various oils are a good remedy: castor, burdock, olive.
- rub oil into the hairline, cover with foil and wrap with a towel. Wash off after half an hour. The compress can be left overnight.
Vinegar (apple cider in all recipes)
The main properties of this product are: antibacterial and healing. The most beneficial is 4 to 5 percent apple cider vinegar. It penetrates well deeply, nourishing and strengthening the hair follicle.
Disadvantages:
- may cause allergies;
- unpleasant odor;
- if used incorrectly, a skin burn is possible;
- not recommended for dry hair.
With herbs
2 tbsp. tablespoons of nettle and chamomile leaves pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes. Then strain and add 8 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar. Spread the mixture on the scalp and hair, make a compress for 50-60 minutes. Use the procedure twice a week for 2 months.
With water
dilute 100 ml of vinegar with 0.5 l of water. Apply the solution on the head for half an hour, cover with a film and a towel. Rinse with water only, without shampoo. Apply every 3-4 days within a month.
Masks
With egg
- Combine 50 ml of vinegar, 50 ml of castor oil with 2 egg yolks. Apply the mixture to the skin and the entire hair length, cover and leave for 50-60 minutes. It is recommended to wash your hair using baby or laundry soap.
- Mix 2 yolks with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Keep warm for 20 minutes.
With kefir
Masks made from this fermented milk product will help get rid of dandruff and make your hair silky. There is a small caveat: kefir can lighten hair with frequent use.
With onion
After applying the mask with onions, the smell remains for some time, so it is better to use it on weekends, when you do not need to go anywhere.
Grate the onion, squeeze out the juice, mix with castor oil in a 1: 2 ratio. Rub the gruel into the skin, put on a hat on top and hold for about an hour. Rinse hair with shampoo and rinse with citric acid to neutralize odor.
Natural yoghurt
This dairy product is one of the sources of beneficial bacteria that help normalize the body's digestive processes. Yogurt masks are also good scalp moisturizers.
- Mix 150 ml of yogurt with 2 tablespoons. ground black pepper;
- Rub the gruel into the skin and leave for an hour;
- Wash off with shampoo.
Peelings
A fungus on the surface of the skin causes increased flaking. When this cycle is accelerated, the keratinized dandruff cells become visible. Among modern methods of struggle, complex therapy is becoming especially effective: peeling in combination with a special shampoo.
For oily seborrhea, mechanical cleansing helps release the upper stratum corneum. Hair follicles are freed from keratinized layers, the function of the sebaceous glands is normalized. The effect of the care products becomes more effective.
Application features:
- Peeling is recommended two weeks before or after staining.
- For problematic, sensitive skin, as well as if there are wounds, ulcers, a specialist consultation is necessary.
- One mechanical cleaning per month is enough to prevent dandruff.
Peelings are divided:
by degree of impact:
- Physical - these include various scrubs and peels when exposed to ultra-low temperatures (cryopilling).
- Chemicals contain acids: lactic, salicylic, glycolic and others.
By penetration depth:
- Superficial, affecting only the stratum corneum. These are any home scrubs.
- Medium, using professional cosmetics. Peeling can be done in the salon or at home.
- Deep peels are performed only by a professional.
Learn more about all scalp cleansers here.
Pharmacy
Natura Siberica
Sea buckthorn scrub perfectly cleans dandruff, improves microcirculation in the root zone. Use once a week before shampooing.
Country of origin: Russia.
Average price 270 rubles.
Advantages:
- natural ingredients;
- easy to wash off;
- convenient form.
Disadvantages:
- not economical to use.
Cool orange scalp conditioner
The air conditioner cleaner contains the following components:
- bamboo root extract,
- oil: orange, jojoba, peppermint.
The product provides deep exfoliation, destroys oily dandruff, and is recommended for all hair types.
It is recommended to apply to the root zone, massage for 2-3 minutes. For best results use once a week.
Country: Japan Lebel.
Average cost: 1100 rubles.
Advantages:
- easy to use;
- cleans well and refreshes.
Disadvantages:
- expensive.
Peeling recipes at home
The release of the skin from dead cells can be done independently. The procedure is performed on dirty hair. The mixture is applied to the entire length of the hair.
For all hair types
Salt
- Finely ground sea salt (so as not to injure the skin), mix with yogurt and apply on damp skin for 20 minutes. To get the best effect, do the procedure once a week.
- Combine salt and water in equal amounts with a drop of essential oil (tea tree and eucalyptus for dandruff, cedar and lemon neutralize excess fat).
Mixture of oils
Requires 1 tbsp. a spoonful of jojoba oil, castor oil, mint (can be replaced with any), combine with egg yolk. Rub the resulting gruel into the skin and hold for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with shampoo.
For sensitive skin
Banana is the ideal cleanser and its soft texture can do this without injury.
To prepare the peel, you need a banana and a few tablespoons of olive or coconut oil.To achieve the desired result, 10-15 minutes is enough.
For oily scalp
- Mix 2 tbsp. salt, yolk and juice of half a lemon. You can add a drop of ylang-ylang oil, lavender.
- Combine blue clay gruel with table salt with 3 tablespoons of pure clay. Add 2 tablespoons of water and leave for 30 minutes. Rub the mixture into the scalp and leave for 3-4 minutes.
Clay not only dries out, but also heals small wounds.
An incredibly effective way of cleansing is a gentle peeling with rye bread.
- Pour half a loaf with hot water, leave to brew;
- Take out pieces of bread and rub into the root zone.
This treatment will not only cleanse your scalp, but also leave your hair shiny and silky. Recommended for those with dark hair.
For dry hair
Grind a small amount of oatmeal into flour.
- Combine equal amounts of oatmeal with brown sugar;
- Dilute with a little water and wait until sugar begins to dissolve;
- Apply the mixture in a circular motion to skin and damp hair. Wash off with shampoo.
There are two more simple methods of getting peeling:
- Mix equal parts baking soda and shampoo.
- Combine ground coffee beans with shampoo and wash your hair. For rinsing, an infusion of herbs (nettle, chamomile) is suitable. This scrub is recommended for brunettes.
All of the above methods are affordable, effective and inexpensive.
Trichologist's advice
- Dandruff treatment requires the use of several drugs. The shampoo helps remove dead skin particles, but does not kill the fungus that causes dandruff.
- It is recommended to use shampoo no more than 2 months in a row so that the level of Ph is not disturbed and the level of moisture of the skin does not decrease.
- The first effect of the treatment will become noticeable in two weeks.
- Dandruff can be the result of endocrine disruption or after a stressful situation.
- Salt should be used with care for peeling. After all, the composition contains iodine - this should be taken into account.
- For the prevention of dandruff, it is recommended to use shampoos with neutral Ph. It is desirable that the composition does not contain dyes, salts, extracts, flavors.
- Wash your hair no more than twice a week or use shampoos “for daily use”.
- A balanced diet is essential for healthy hair. Foods containing zinc (buckwheat, beans, liver) and ascorbic acid are useful.
- Any flavor enhancers and dyes have a negative effect on the condition of the scalp and hair. It is advisable to consume less smoked meats and pickled products. Teenagers need to limit their intake of high amounts of fatty acid foods. This can cause seborrheic dermatitis.
The causes of dandruff can be different, so the funds must be chosen after the recommendations of a specialist.
Some products are completely useless and do not give any effect, for example Bioderma cream, which I have tried before. Maybe someone got the result, but it didn't help me. The effect was the same as from any shampoo, that is, temporary, for 2 - 3 days. Masks with an egg, kefir are described, you must try, since there is still dandruff from chemistry. Perhaps folk remedies at a distance will help solve the problem.