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Dandruff can be annoying, no matter how severe or mild, but luckily there are a host of effective dandruff shampoos on the market to make itchy flakes a problem of the past. Anyone who’s ever experienced a dry, itchy scalp knows this persistent hair-care concern can be hard to treat but not impossible with the right hair products or treatments. The best anti-dandruff shampoos are suitable for anyone and help alleviate dry scalp after just a few uses.
Board-certified dermatologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital, Francesca Fusco, MD, previously told PS that the condition is super common. “Thirteen million Americans have had it,” she says. “According to a recent study conducted by Unilever, most consumers who have had dandruff have suffered long term, with 51 percent having had dandruff for more than two years. If someone has dandruff — or a pre-disposition to dandruff — the best way of controlling it is to cleanse the hair regularly with a product that has an ingredient like zinc pyrithione, which helps to clear and control the dandruff.”
If you happen to be one of the many people experiencing the condition, don’t worry. We rounded up the best dandruff shampoo options on the market that will treat flakiness, soothe a tight and dry scalp, and eliminate itchiness. Plus, they’re all either dermatologist or editor-backed. With the right shampoo product in your hair-care arsenal, you’ll be able to wash your hair effectively and cleanse your scalp properly. Shop our top picks ahead.
Experts Featured in This Article
Teresa Song, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Marmur Medical.
Kunal Malik, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.
Doris Day, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologsit and the clinical associate professor of dermatology at the New York University Langone Medical Center.