Why I get dandruff immediately after using shampoo. Is shampoo drying out my scalp.

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Hi Lybrate user, there are many reasons for dandruff including fungal infection, dryness, deficiency of vitamins etc. Proper diagnosis is necessary for successful treatment. For healthy scalp & hairs follow some ayurveda tips - -ayurvedic oils to give your scalp a hot oil massage. -hair becomes more prone to breakage when it is wet. So, you must avoid combing your just after a bath. - take atleast 7 hours sound sleep in night, avoid day sleep. It is during sleep that most of the tissues are regenerated and rejuvenated. - avoid using hot water to wash hairs. - anuloma viloma pranayam is also useful for healthy hairs. - take natural calcium suplements, avoid hot air hair blower to dry your hairs. You can consult online for proper evaluation & medicines.

Yogesh Chavan · Accepted Answer

Hi Lybrate user, there are many reasons for dandruff including fungal infection, dryness, deficiency of vitamins etc. Proper diagnosis is necessary for successful treatment. For healthy scalp & hairs follow some ayurveda tips - -ayurvedic oils to give your scalp a hot oil massage. -hair becomes more prone to breakage when it is wet. So, you must avoid combing your just after a bath. - take atleast 7 hours sound sleep in night, avoid day sleep. It is during sleep that most of the tissues are regenerated and rejuvenated. - avoid using hot water to wash hairs. - anuloma viloma pranayam is also useful for healthy hairs. - take natural calcium suplements, avoid hot air hair blower to dry your hairs. You can consult online for proper evaluation & medicines.