Question from Katie
Hi,
I’m wondering if anybody knows of an effective natural treatment for dandruff. I’m not talking about dry scalp- I’m talking about a severe scaly flaky fungal scalp problem. My husband has this problem and was using Nizoral shampoo for a long time, both prescription and OTC (the active ingredient is Ketoconazole, an anti-fungal).
The Nizoral helps a lot. The problem is that I can’t tolerate the fragrance, and I am a little concerned about the safety of Ketoconazole (which I’ve researched). Therefore I’m looking for alternatives.
Additionally, some of the alternative or more natural shampoos I’ve seen contain sulfur ingredients, which I am very allergic to, so we probably better steer clear of those, too.
If it makes any difference, my husband has sensitive, fair, oily skin (prone to acne breakouts), and shares this scalp/skin situation with a couple of his family members (a genetic link perhaps). I’d appreciate any suggestions!
Thanks! Katie in CA
Debra’s Answer
Readers? Your suggestions?
My husband has dandruff off and on, and when he does, he simply eats more raw vegetables and it goes away. So perhaps dandruff is a signal from the body that something is amiss and needs correcting, rather than cause to use a toxic consumer product.
