If you want to get rid of dandruff flakes and prevent them from coming back, use an anti-dandruff shampoo every time you wash your hair.
The most effective anti-dandruff shampoos contain ingredients like zinc pyrithione that combat the root cause of dandruff and prevent the microbe that causes it, Malassezia globosa, from producing the substances that irritate the scalp. This means that, in addition to eliminating visible flakes, these shampoos relieve the itching and irritation associated with dandruff.
All Head & Shoulders shampoos and conditioners contain zinc pyrithione.
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Other treatments often only combat the symptoms. For example, the antiproliferative agents in coal tar are designed to slow down the rate at which skin cells renew, while salicylic acid is designed to help break down the skin clumps that accumulate in the hair and reduce the visible signs of dandruff.
Don't forget anti-dandruff conditioner Did you know that some conditioners can reduce the anti-dandruff effectiveness of your shampoo?
That's why we always recommend people with dandruff to use an anti-dandruff conditioner.
It has all the conditioning ingredients that leave your hair silky and looking fantastic, but it works in conjunction with Head & Shoulders shampoos to ensure their effectiveness in combating the common signs of dandruff.
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