What are some of the main medical treatments for dandruff?

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    Dandruff is mainly treated with hair and scalp products, such as shampoos. These products typically contain antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, pyrithione zinc, selenium sulfide), corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone or fluocinolone), or compounds that slow skin turnover or flake accumulation (e.g., coal tar, salicylic acid). Many of these products are available over-the-counter, but some require prescriptions.[1][2][3]

    References

    1. ^Mayo ClinicDandruff
    2. ^Sam Shuster, Jean Meynadier, Helmut Kerl, Siegfried NoltingTreatment and prophylaxis of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp with antipityrosporal 1% ciclopirox shampooArch Dermatol.(2005 Jan)
    3. ^Luis J Borda, Tongyu C WikramanayakeSeborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: A Comprehensive ReviewJ Clin Investig Dermatol.(2015 Dec)