The ingredients used in medications for dandruff might vary depending on what medication is needed. Listed below are the most common ingredients used for dandruff.

Ingredients In Medications For Dandruff:

- Zinc phrithione shampoos contain antifungal and antibacterial agent zinc pyrithione that can help with reducing fungus on scalps.

- Shampoos that are tar based contain coal tar that can help with conditioning the dandruff and make it heal faster.

In most cases patients use a shampoo to help control the dandruff. At first it is done on a daily basics and then only a couple of times each week. After using a shampoo for dandruff for a few weeks and it is still there, that is a clear sign that medication or a stronger drug or shampoo might be needed. Using conditioner in the hair is often done to help with balance and with reducing flaking and itching.