• Can you suggest a medicated solution for dandruff?

I have a persistent dandruff problem, and even when I change shampoos, I still have it. Are there any medicated shampoos that I can use instead?

5 Answers

  • Dermatologist
  • San Francisco, California

Dandruff called seborrhea is often recurrent. Some special shampoos contain anti-fungal meds and others have cortisone cream. The standard prep contains zinc, but others may have selenium (Head and Shoulders vs. Selsum preparations).

  • Dermatologist
  • Oak Brook, IL

Use a shampoo containing 2%-4% selenium sulfide. Lather scalp and rinse off. Lather again and leave shampoo on for 5-7 minutes. Using this regularly should control your dandruff.

  • Dermatologist
  • Troy, MI

Nizoral (ketoconazole 1%), Head and shoulders, Selsun blue, Neutrogena Tgel/Tsal, DHS are all good brands. Ensure you are using the products as recommended on the label (often twice a week depending on the product). If not clearing I recommend seeing your local board certified dermatologist. This is a recurrent problem easier to keep clear with maintenance therapy than to clear it when active.

  • Dermatologist
  • Stavanger, Rogaland

Now is the time to spend money seeing a specialist dermatologist to get a proper assessment.

  • Dermatologist | MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
  • Weatherford, TX

I would recommend ketoconazole shampoo.

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