8 Old Wives Tales: Which Should You Believe?

[Mr. Bloom]

Well see, that doesn't help poor San Diego-bound DD and her dandruff. Tulip has a good point. I think the last time she saw freezing temperatures, she was two and we'd driven up to the local mountains to play in the snow.

Anyone got any suggestions there? I read somewhere that a mixture of apple cider vinegar and salt massaged into the scalp would help, but I haven't tried it.

Roxy

T-Sal and T-Gel Shampoos may help...

[OakLeaf]

Those "anti-dandruff" shampoos turned into a huge vicious cycle for DH. They're SO harsh.

Really, the first thing I'd try is SLS-free shampoo.

[Tuckervill]

One of my sons has dandruff that is only cured with Head and Shoulders. I think it's genetic, not a result of any kind of habits. He has also developed psoriasis over the last few years, so I'm thinking his dandruff is related.

Karen

[GLC1968]

Those "anti-dandruff" shampoos turned into a huge vicious cycle for DH. They're SO harsh.

Really, the first thing I'd try is SLS-free shampoo.

Ditto this for my DH. While I've got oily skin (except for my scalp, go figure), DH has very dry skin. Dandruff was a seasonal issue for him that got very bad our first winter here (even though winters are the 'wet' season for us and summers are dry). Now he takes fish oil every morning with me and we no longer have SLS shampoos in the house. No dandruff problems in over a year!

Mr Bloom - yeah, I can see how having a ton of hair would make a difference on the cold/wet/scalp reaction equation. I have always had way too much hair, so that makes sense.