While you might not think that conditioner plays much of a role in dandruff, Head & Shoulders revealed that may not be the case. According to the popular drugstore anti-dandruff shampoo brand, your conditioner could sneakily cause your anti-dandruff shampoo to work less effectively.
Your regular conditioner could contain ingredients that wash away the active ingredient in your anti-dandruff cleanser. That means you should purchase a conditioner specifically formulated to work with your anti-dandruff shampoo. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, you should use the specially formulated cleanser and conditioner twice a week, or once a week if you have natural hair.
While you might believe your flakes come from a dry scalp, Self reported that for some people, dandruff is due to an oily scalp, so if you continue to have problems even after trying anti-dandruff shampoos and conditioners, you might want to see your dermatologist to ensure that there's nothing else going on with your scalp to cause the itching and flaking.
