As the saying goes, we all want to step out with our best foot forward, which can be difficult for a dandruff sufferer. Those little white flakes may look tiny and forgettable up close, but far away, the accumulation of dandruff, over an extended amount of time, can become a more visible and socially embarrassing issue. The little white flakes, medically known as seborrhea, are the product of the excessive shedding of skin cells on the scalp at an abnormally higher rate, which, due to inflammation, flake off once irritated (i.e., scratched or brushed).

When it comes to properly recognizing dandruff, symptoms include small flakes around the eyebrows, scalp, forehead, and on shoulders. Dandruff is caused by a variety of factors from undergoing stress or frequent extreme weather, to a nutrient deficiency or hormone imbalance. Sufferers of dandruff do, however, have a vast variety of anti-dandruff products to help reduce their symptoms:

1. Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
This over the counter antifungal shampoo is clinically proven to actively yet safely fight dandruff. This particular shampoo can help benefit patients that suffer from symptoms of dandruff due to its active ingredient, ketoconazole, which, when used twice weekly, heavily fights and limits fungus growth enough to properly rid of those pesky white flakes.

2. Head & Shoulders 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Often tagged “America’s #1 dandruff shampoo,” this shampoo not only provides amazingly fresh smells, but is beneficial to dandruff sufferers because it is formulated with pyrithione zinc, which works as an antibacterial that alleviates the formation of scalp irritants, as well as prevents any formations in the future.

3. Neutrogena’s T/Sal Shampoo Scalp Build-Up Control
Though mainly recognized as a facial/acne brand, Neutrogena is a fair, clinically proven competitor in the world of fighting and alleviating dandruff. To benefit dandruff sufferers, this product is formulated with salicylic acid, which actively and easily breaks down crusty, flaky scalp build-up.

4. Neutrogena’s T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo
As another product from Neutrogena, this product stands on its own as, though recommended to be used after a previous anti-dandruff shampoo. As a product that targets dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis, this t/gel is extremely beneficial to dandruff sufferers as it is formulated with FDA-approved ingredient coal tar, which is used to cause the epidermis of the scalp to shed its dead cells, which also aids in slowing down the high growth of skin cells.

5. Biolage Scalpsync Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
This calming and antibacterial shampoo is a powerful product which also is produced with pyrithione zinc, similar to the first shampoo, and benefits patients by calming the appearance of visible flakes, as well as relieve scalp irritation, yet is gentle enough for everyday use and will leave hair feeling shiny, light, and soft.