To prevent dandruff or decrease the number/size of flakes:
- Wash your hair every day or every other day to get rid of the extra oil if you have oily hair
- Avoid styling hair products such as hair sprays, hair gels, and hair mousse. These can make your hair oilier.
- Take supplements that contain Zinc, Vitamin B, and essential Fatty Acids.
References
1. Scott, Steven A. APhA Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: Chapter 34 Scaly Dermatoses. 16th Edition, Washington DC: American Pharmacists Association, 2009: 643-644.
2. University of Michigan University Health Service. Dandruff. 2011. Available at: http://www.uhs.umich.edu/dandruff#shampoo. Last accessed September 8, 2011.
3. Kublanski, Christine. Dandruff.2011. Available at: http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/scalp-care/problems/dandruff.htm. Last accessed September 8, 2011.
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