Wash your scalp regularly with a gentle anti-dandruff shampoo
Use shampoos with active ingredients like zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, salicylic acid, or coal tar
Leave the shampoo on your scalp for a few minutes before rinsing
Avoid scratching your scalp
Brush your hair regularly to help remove flakes
Use lukewarm water instead of hot water
Reduce hair products that can build up on the scalp
Keep your scalp clean and dry
Try tea tree oil diluted in a carrier oil or shampoo
Apply aloe vera gel to the scalp
Use coconut oil sparingly if your scalp feels dry
Manage stress
Eat a balanced diet
Wash hats, pillowcases, and combs regularly
See a doctor if dandruff is severe, persistent, or causes redness, swelling, or hair loss