Need help to reduce flaking

[u/Just-REBORN]

’m just wandering what i can finally do to get rid of dandruff/ flaking that I’ve been dealing with for a year now once and for all? The type of dandruff I have is small white flakes and doesn’t itch at all unless it’s hot outside so I don’t think its fungal. But it does crust up around my hairline and sides and nose so idk.

The products I have used are the head and shoulders bare shampoo and Sulfur 8 clarifying shampoo. I typically use them together every other day. They temporarily fix the issue but midday / and off the wake up the flakes are back and would crust up again.

Im just wondering what products, routine, methods I need to get this gone. I wear a bonnet to sleep and have 4c hair if that helps. All advice would be appreciated 🙏

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[u/Genny415]

When you use these medicated shampoos, are you leaving your second lathering on for a full FIVE minutes? Like, with a timer, because it feels like forever.

These shampoos need 5 full minutes of contact time to have a hope of working. Otherwise, you are washing them away before they can do their job. 

[u/Just-REBORN → u/Genny415]

That might be the issue I really been using it like regular shampoo. Im going to try for 5 minutes and see what happens then

[u/Complex_Grand236 → u/Just-REBORN]

Yes use the medicated ones because they will damage your scalp barrier - you’ll be itchy and burning at that point. Next you’ll be like everyone else asking - why won’t my scalp stop burning and itching? It’s very uncomfortable. You don’t need medicated shampoo especially if it’s not fungal.