4 things you are doing wrong while using medicated products
4 things you are doing wrong while using medicated products
Sometimes when I sit back and think about my dandruff problem as a teenager, I recollect it as a very embarrassing experience. I suffered from constant flaking and itching due to my severe dandruff condition and this would often keep me away from social gatherings. In fact, I even stopped wearing dark coloured clothes with the fear of being mocked at due to the visible flakes on my shoulders.
My mother was observant enough to notice my problem and decided to take me to a dermatologist who advised me to use a medicated anti-dandruff shampoo. It was a thick yellowish-orange solution that had to be applied on the scalp and kept for 2 to 3 minutes before rinsing off. Yes, this shampoo which was prescribed back then was none other than Selsun Suspension 2.5% anti-dandruff shampoo. Within just a few washes of Selsun, there was a significant reduction in my dandruff and I also got relieved from that constant flaking and itching caused by dandruff.
In India, Selsun has been available for over many years and most of us tend to buy this product directly from the chemist. However, this being a medicated shampoo, it is extremely important to carefully read and follow the label instructions before use. 4 things we doing wrong while using medicated products and the common mistakes people tend to do while using any medicated shampoo are:
1. Applying the shampoo on hair instead of the scalp
Should we shampoo our hair or scalp? Actually it is the scalp that needs more care. It is the hair roots which are secreting oils and causing dandruff related issues on the scalp. So it makes sense to focus more on shampooing the scalp rather than the ends of your hair.
2. Not Rinsing the shampoo thoroughly
We also need to pay special attention while rinsing off the medicated shampoo after application. Rinse it and wash it well enough leaving no residue or traces of shampoo. Pay special attention to hands and nails while rinsing.
3. Using it more often than recommended
In order to get rid of dandruff quickly some of us may apply the anti-dandruff shampoo more frequently than recommended, leading to dry & frizzy hair. Here, doing wrong while using medicated products won’t help at all. Itβs essential to read the instructions on the bottle and follow them properly for effective results.
4. Not using a conditioner after using an anti-dandruff shampoo
Based on my personal experience, a conditioner can help prevent dryness and may significantly improve the look of damaged or weathered hair by making hair soft, adding shine and improving strength. Conditioners should be used on the tips of the hair and not on the scalp or length of the hair. Choose a conditioner formulated specifically for your hair type. For example, if your hair is dry or damaged, consider a using a conditioner that will address this issue.
I was glad to have received proper guidance at the right time to get the right product that helped me fight my dandruff. Donβt make the mistakes I made while using a medicated anti-dandruff shampoo. Follow the instructions mentioned on the product pack and Iβm sure you too will !
References:
- Data on File
- Van Wyk H, SA Pharmacistβs Assistant
- American Academy of Dermatology. 29. 1008-12. 10.1016/0190-9622(93)70282-X.
- https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/healthy-hair-tips as on 29.06.2020
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The views expressed in the blog contents are independent views solely of the blogger. This is a part of the public awareness initiative supported by Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. This blog is for product awareness purposes only and is not intended to substitute the advice given by a licensed health-care professional. Kindly seek advice from a health-care providers, if unsure about your symptoms or suitability of a product or if pregnant or breastfeeding. We recommend you to read labels, warnings, and directions before use.
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Anahita Irani
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47 Comments
Vashi Baloria
This is such an informative post; yes we often make these mistakes and im definitely realising reading this. And Selsun is going to be my next buy for dandruff issues. #Beselsunsure
Anahita Irani
WE all need to banish dandruff and #BeSelsunSure
Troy
Wonderful write up !!
Thank You
Anahita Irani
Thank you so much
RIDDHI JHALA
Oh yes! This was a very helpful post, thanks for sharing such wonderful information ya
Dipika Singh
Couldn’t agree more, we make such mistakes knowing or unknowingly thank you for mentioning these in here. A very informative post.
Swati Mathur
These are some very important tips which most of us ignores due to ignorance or carelessness. Thanks for sharing they are very useful.
ASmitha N
Seriously a right way to use a shampoo is really important and other tips are really necessary to put light on thank you for sharing your information and tips.
Anahita Irani
Yes, I thought I would share this for everyone as its the onset of monsoons and dandruff related problems too.
Ujjwal Mishra
As moms we are always in a rush to do everything specially things related to ourselves. Thanks for the reminder about what care we need to take for our hair.
Nistha Saraf
Absolutely makes sense. All these tips are a must! Gotta check this shampoo
Anahita Irani
Yes, You must check it out if you suffer from dandruff problems
Rajuprasad
Very informative post. We should take care our scalp because it holds the hair roots. People should take care or both.
Anahita Irani
The scalp is the main area for dandruff right/
Harsh Vardhan
This is very informative. People do make common mistakes while using medicated shampoo and this will surely clear some of their doubts
Anahita Irani
Yes, these common mistakes have to be understood and not repeated
Afreennaz Ansari
These are such simple yet things that we tend to miss or do it wrongly. Love the detailing on how to #BeSelsunSure
Anahita Irani
Thanks. We all need to #BeSelsunSure
Raksha N
Really useful and important tips. Some of these even I am doing it incorrectly. Thanks for this post.
Lancelot Quadras
Totally, often we don’t do the little things and only focus on the bigger picture. This leads to a lot of trouble for your hair and scalp. We must stay more focussed than ever.
Anahita Irani
Yes, I am glad you agree
Heena Dhedhi
I never thought such little things would affect the the health of my hair… I have had quite a few bad hair years, but fortunately i’m on my road to hair health recovery.
Pooja Budhiraja
These are such wonderful hair care tips that you have shared. These are small things but if taken care properly can do wonders.
Manisha
Your tips are really very helpful, using the wrong product and overdoing it. Conditioner becomes a must, especially for dry and frizzy hair.
Anahita Irani
Agreed, we need not over do it.
Sanjay Thampy
When using medicated products on your self, you need to be very careful.
You have provided a great insight into it so that people are aware of the effects, and be more alert while using.
Deepa
I absolutely agree with this. These days I experience so much if hairfall and I got to know how my hair becames like this. I need to check this shampoo whether it will help to get my hair life back
Mayuri Nidigallu
Oh I had no idea that we should not use a Conditioner after using a medicated shampoo! I’ll never repeat that mistake again! Thanks for this very informative post!
Alpana
Proper application of shampoo is very important. Same goes for conditioner. But not using a conditioner after using medicated shampoo is something new to me.
Surbhi prapanna
Such an informative post and you had shared really valuable tips for proper use of shampoo and conditioner. Selsun sounds like an amazing brand and I m hearing a lot about it nowadays. Will check out it for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Mandavi Jaiswal
Actually its so true, most of us end up not using conditioner after using medicated anti dandruff shampoo. Glad I read your post, I will be mindful now on
Varsh
Good tips about hairwash. Often people ignore cleaning their scalp which can lead to unclean or undernourished hair. Selsun seems promising. Definitely the right product for dandruff-free hair.
Cindy Dsilva
oh correct these are things that we definitely shouldn’t do. washing away shampoo is so important. i realized I wasn’t rinsing it away properly when my hair started being weird during my initial mom days.
Snigdha
Really good tips on hairwash. We generally do such mistakes very often. Applying shampoo on hair not in scalp is a good idea.
Dr Bushra
This post clear many myth related to dandruff. I also used to thought that dandruff is actually contagious so I never share my hair Comb with anyone. Selsun seems effective in treating dandruff
Judy Morris
These are some very common mistakes that most of us do while using a shampoo and especially a medicated one. I use to not properly leave the shampoo on scalp and rather used to focus on rinsing oil from the length. Recently I changed the habit.
Deepika Mishra
I love my hairs and I do care and keep in mind all those points which you mentioned in the post. The scalp needs more care, conditioner is a must. You covered all the points.
Gunjan Upadhyay
could not agree more with you here, these are some easy tips once should take care when using any medicated products, Thank you for sharing and clearing those doubts
Tina Basu
You have mentioned really good and important pointers about dandruff and medicated products. not following instructions properly isnt helpful at all. I follow the label instructions always.
Vaishali
Bang on! Your post is lovely, informative and reaffirms some common wrong practices. We are very often and quick to discard products because we feel they didn’t work for us. The truth is- we spend very little time reading the labels and instructions. Thanks once again!
Anahita Irani
These wrong practices need to be understood by all. We cannot blame the shampoo for not delivering results if we use it wrongly.
Taranpreet
For a person like me who is always in a rush, I often make these mistakes. Thank you so much for sharing such an insightful post I will take care of these things from the next time
Kavita Singh
I think I am that mom who is always rushing with washing my hair and often skip the conditioner part. After reading this I think I am going to bring some changes for sure:)
Rajshree Sawant
These are some great suggestions. So many people forget the basic pointers when it comes to shampooing and using medicated products, like the point about focusing the shampoo on the scalp is so important that so many people miss. Great article
Anahita Irani
Glad you understand the issues related to scalp and shampoos being a health and beauty blogger
Richa
Very informative article which 4 things which we really ignore , After reading this i will surely keep these things in my mind from next time . I hope it will really gonna work
Anahita Irani
Yes, we need to understand how medical shampoos work for best results