Use an anti-dandruff shampoo with active ingredients like ketoconazole, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, salicylic acid, or coal tar
Wash your scalp regularly, as recommended by the shampoo label or your doctor
Leave the shampoo on your scalp for the recommended time before rinsing
Alternate between two different anti-dandruff shampoos if one stops working
Avoid heavy hair oils, greasy styling products, and buildup on the scalp
Keep your scalp clean and dry
Do not scratch or pick at the scalp
Treat underlying scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, or eczema with a dermatologist’s help
Use a mild, non-irritating shampoo on non-treatment days
Manage stress and sleep well
Maintain a balanced diet with enough zinc, B vitamins, and healthy fats
Wash combs, brushes, hats, pillowcases, and helmets regularly
See a dermatologist if dandruff is severe, persistent, itchy, red, or causing hair loss