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Advice for Specific Scalp Conditions and Hair Types

Daily chlorination

I swim every day, and my dandruff just keeps getting worse. Is chlorine preventing my dandruff shampoo from working?"

I'm a chef in a busy restaurant, and sometimes the kitchen's like a sauna—without the relaxing benefits! My hair's suffering, but my dandruff's thriving—help!"

My hair tends to get oily quickly, yet I still have dandruff. Aren't flakes a sign of a dry scalp?"

I've been surfing for 10 years. I've also had dandruff for 10 years. My surfing's improved, but my dandruff hasn't. Got any suggestions?"

I have really stubborn dandruff. After two hours at the salon, the last thing I need is a case of flakes ruining my $200 highlights!"

I swim every day, and my dandruff just keeps getting worse. Is chlorine preventing my dandruff shampoo from working?"

I already have dry hair. Won't dandruff shampoos just dry out my hair and scalp even more?"

When it gets cold, it snows—dandruff, that is! Why does winter weather always make my dandruff worse, and what can I do about it?"

Expert recommendations for daily chlorination:

Dr. Zavod: Chlorine does not reduce the effectiveness of dandruff shampoos. It's more likely that daily exposure to pool chemicals is having a drying effect on your scalp, causing it to itch. If you are swimming every day, I recommend buying a swim cap to keep your scalp and hair protected. If you don't wear a cap, make sure you thoroughly cleanse your scalp with a good shampoo after swimming. A shampoo with salicylic acid would be a great choice for removing scalp buildup and cleansing the hair.

Andrew: Try wetting your hair with regular tap water before entering the pool. Because your hair is porous, it will absorb the tap water instead of the chlorinated water in the pool. After shampooing, be sure to use a conditioner and avoid brushing your wet hair. Use a wide-tooth comb instead, and gently work out tangles by moving from the ends toward the scalp.

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