Does pantene pro-v cause dandruff? - Hair Problems Message Board

chubby772 · 09-02-2005, 08:51 PM

I have so much of it, it's not even funny. I thought maybe drinking lots of water would help, but it's not.

Yeah... Im a guy and the females in the family do the shopping and that shampoo does a good job to my hair otherwise, but I've always had this problem with dandruff. How do I fix this? I use shampoo everyday during the week, then maybe once on the weekends; so about 6 times a week.

caliente · 09-02-2005, 10:26 PM

yes, pantene can cause dandruff.

pantene is not healthy for hair. basically what it does, is it coats the hair with wax, and thats why hair feels healthier and soft. over time, that wax builds up on the hair and scalp. so what you may be seeing is the build up flaking off of your scalp.

you might want to try a really good clarifying shampoo, but just once a week. some people also swear by gently scrubbing the scalp with baking soda. i have not tried it, but i have heard good things about it.

if you still have dandruff, or if it gets worse, your scalp may be very dry. try using head and shoulders shampoo. it has been a miracle for me in the winter months when my scalp gets very dry and itchy.

wannahelp · 09-03-2005, 05:45 AM

If you suffer with dandruff, only a dandruff shampoo will help keep it under control.

chubby772 · 09-03-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by caliente

yes, pantene can cause dandruff.

pantene is not healthy for hair. basically what it does, is it coats the hair with wax, and thats why hair feels healthier and soft. over time, that wax builds up on the hair and scalp. so what you may be seeing is the build up flaking off of your scalp.

you might want to try a really good clarifying shampoo, but just once a week. some people also swear by gently scrubbing the scalp with baking soda. i have not tried it, but i have heard good things about it.

if you still have dandruff, or if it gets worse, your scalp may be very dry. try using head and shoulders shampoo. it has been a miracle for me in the winter months when my scalp gets very dry and itchy.

But Head & Shoulders just takes dandruff out of hair so that it looks like you dont have any dandruff when its still there.

And are there shampoos that give the same results as Pantene Pro-V but also not cause that dandruff?

wannahelp · 09-04-2005, 07:54 AM

Chubby, if you have a dandruff problem there is no cure for it. You can only control it. Look in the isles at the different shampoos for dandruff, and try some different ones other than Head & Shoulders. There are some really great ones that don't smell and will make your hair look and feel good. If you really like the Pantene, then alternate days. One with Pantene, the next with Dandruff Shampoo. This will still help control your dandruff problem. Stay away from strong shampoos as these will aggravate the dandruff. Look for a mild shampoo that will say it's mild enough to use everyday. There are lots of causes of dandruff: poor circulation, poor diet/nutrition, sluggish scalp, ect..
Manipulate your scalp with your fingertips, use an antiseptic on scalp, and make sure you use Clean brushes, combs, ect.. Dandruff can be contagious. It's very important to keep it under control. You could suffer bald spots in the long run if you don't. I hope this helps, and gives you some ideas.