Neutrogena Scalp Solutions Center

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Heat & humidity

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 heat and humidity:

Dr. Zavod: No doubt you're washing your hair daily to remove the grease and smoke particles you pick up from your work environment. You may want to consider using a daily shampoo that contains zinc pyrithione to relieve and control scalp itching and flaking. You should also protect your hair and scalp with a hat or non-porous hairnet while working. Contrary to popular belief, wearing a hat will not aggravate dandruff.

Andrew: Heat plus humidity is a recipe for hair disaster! Because you're shampooing daily, you may want to consider a product that contains both zinc pyrithione and a conditioning agent, such as a 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner.

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