Anti-dandruff medicine

Dandruff is a very troublesome problem because it is often stubborn and difficult to cure. Perhaps it will slowly disappear on its own over time, but it does cause many problems during the period when dandruff occurs. So are the shampoos on the market that claim to be specifically for dandruff really effective? Are they just exaggerations by advertisers? What kind of medicine or shampoo should be chosen to effectively treat dandruff?

There are generally several types of anti-dandruff shampoos in pharmacies or supermarkets. The specific choices are as follows:

1. Shampoo containing tar has the effect of keratinization and also has the function of relieving itching and inhibiting bacteria. This type of shampoo can be used for dandruff caused by psoriasis;

2. Shampoos containing sulfide or selenium sulfide can not only inhibit bacteria and remove fat, but also have the effect of keratinization. Suitable for oily scalp with excessive sebum secretion and dandruff problems caused by seborrheic dermatitis;

3. Shampoo containing 2% ketoconazole has a strong inhibitory effect on Malassezia. Its content still belongs to the category of cosmetic care, and is used for mild and moderate dandruff problems caused by Malassezia. For severe Malassezia infection, a shampoo containing 5% ketoconazole can be used, which can achieve significant results, but it is not suitable for long-term use.

4. Traditional Chinese medicine formula is our country's unique advantage. Medicinal shampoo mainly prepared with Stemona bulbus, Sophora flavescens, Cnidium monnieri, Kochia scoparia, etc., not only has the effect of relieving itching and reducing dandruff, but also has very few side effects. You can make corresponding choices based on symptoms and efficacy;

5. There are also shampoos containing salicylic acid, acetic acid, climbazole, ZPT and a small amount of corticosteroids. It is worth noting that when caring for dry dandruff, you must choose shampoo based on the principle of giving equal importance to moisturizing and removing dandruff.