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Prevention of Dandruff
You can prevent dandruff by:
- regular daily brushing;
- washing your hair at least three times a week;
- using a specially medicated shampoo every 1-2 weeks to prevent recurrence;
- rinsing your hair thoroughly after shampooing;
- avoiding the use of chemicals on the scalp such as those used in hair colouring; and
- making sure that you have enough vitamins such as zinc, beta-carotene, B6, B12 and selenium your diet.
You can reduce the frequency of bouts of seborrhoeic dermatitis by washing hair regularly (every week or every other week) with medicated antifungal shampoo.
