Uh-oh - Dandruff

[newbaldguy]

Hi guys,

Recently I've been getting some dandruff.  That and my hair has always got on my nerves, I've just whipped it all off.  I've not shaved with a razor, just hair clippers without a guard.

A rather unforeseen problem has appeared though.  It turns out my dandruff is a lot worse than I thought and I now have this white layer where my hair used to be.  I've washed and it got rid of some, but some is still there.  I don't want to go scrubbing in case it makes my head go red, and I'm in work in the morning.

Any ideas?

Thanks!!

[geeman]

Dandruff is basically dry skin, perhaps some tea tree oil, witch hazel and aloe vera, and of course a moisturiser

[CraftyGuy]

Yes to any and all of the above.  Plus the dandruff will lessen with continual head-shaving (since shaving also tends to have a bit of an exfoliating effect).

[tomcj2]

During an appointment with a Dermatologist for a different reason, he noticed a dry, flaky patch of skin on the bridge of my nose.  He advised that I use dandruff shampoo on it, and let it stand for 5 minutes before rinsing.  I asked for his recommendation for dandruff shampoo;  he replied that they all use one of two active ingredients, and that they both worked.

I did what he said and the patch went away.

[newbaldguy]

Thanks guys.  It does seem to be a lot better just by shaving it.  I whacked on a handful of E45 after I did it.

I want to go the whole hog now and get it shaved fully, just need to convince the wife

[Sir Harry]

Welcome! Nice job improving the dandruff condition, and as for the wife, you may be surprised...She may actually like it...Good Luck!