I’ve found that it really depends on the person, their lifestyle and the elements your scalp faces every day.

In terms of medicated shampoos, you basically have two options: 1) shampoos that slow down cell turn-over on your scalp so you have less dandruff (Selsun Blue, T-Gel) and 2) shampoos which contain a fungicidal medication that kills the accumulation of dandruff-producing fungus which has grown on your scalp thus far (Nizoral)

Option 1 typically works in the short term and is more affordable. However, option 2, I’ve found, is the only way to really nip my dandruff flare ups in the bud. However, it is much more expensive. I’d recommend investing and purchasing at Costco, if that’s an option for you.

Lastly, if this is a chronic problem, you may want to see a doctor and make sure you don’t have scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.