In short: no. But if you choose the wrong shampoo, you might never get rid of flakes. Here are the factors to consider when choosing the right shampoo
Dandruff is not caused by shampoo. It is caused by a natural microbe that everyone has on their scalp (whatever shampoo they use!).
Learn more about what causes dandruff.
You either have dandruff or you don’t. There is no shampoo on the market that can give you dandruff.
What about the wrong shampoo? Using the wrong shampoo can make dandruff appear worse.
If you have dandruff and don't use a shampoo that is clinically proven to fight it, the problem could get worse and more and more flakes could build up.
So, although it may seem like that’s what caused the problem, what’s actually happening is that the symptoms have been allowed to persist.
What about the right shampoo?
If you choose the right shampoo, you can treat dandruff.
We’re not the only ones to say it: our active ingredient, zinc pyrithione, is approved by the FDA and other regulatory bodies around the world as an effective treatment for dandruff.
It has been shown in over 200 clinical trials to help eliminate dandruff and leave your hair up to 100% flake-free if you use it regularly.
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Don’t stop using it
It’s important to remember that there is no cure for dandruff: you can’t use an anti-dandruff shampoo once and expect the problem to go away forever.
Dandruff is a recurring condition. If you stop using the shampoo, the microbe that causes dandruff will return and flakes will reappear.
But if you use it regularly, you can be flake-free for life. It’s just a matter of choosing the right shampoo…
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