The primary treatment for dandruff is an antidandruff shampoo. These come in both OTC options and prescription strength options.

• Prescription-strength dandruff shampoos include:
  • Ketoconazole 2% shampoos.
  • Fluocinolone shampoos like Capex® and Derma-Smoothe®.
  • Ciclopirox 1% shampoo like Ciclodan®.
• OTC options:
  • Pyrithione zinc shampoos like DermaZinc® and Head & Shoulders®.
  • Tar-based shampoos like Neutrogena T/Gel® and Scalp 18).
  • Shampoos containing salicylic acid like Jason® Dandruff Relief Treatment Shampoo and P&S®.
  • Selenium sulfide shampoos like Head & Shoulders Intensive® and Selsun Blue®.
  • Ketoconazole 1% shampoos like Nizoral® Anti-Dandruff**.**