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Your scalp's itchy and inflamed, and no products seem to be helping. Here's the science behind what's really going on and how to fix it.

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0:00 Causes of itchy scalp
0:39 Microbes (important even if you don't have dandruff)
2:02 "Dry" scalp
3:29 Why it's so confusing
5:09 Common allergens
7:51 Active ingredients
10:26 Common mistakes
11:36 Moisture
12:11 Fixing "dry" scalp
13:02 Antioxidants
13:48 Water quality
14:20 Products that didn't work

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NOTE: I tried to link to products with specific actives, but these get reformulated all the time and I can't control redirects - check the ingredients before buying!!
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DERCOS | Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for Normal to Oily Hair (Selenium Sulfide): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486236
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HEAD & SHOULDERS | Bare Soothing Hydration Shampoo (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486383
ESSANO | Scalp Refresh Balancing Shampoo (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486380
DOVE | Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486570
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HEAD & SHOULDERS | Bare Anti Dandruff Shampoo (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486356
HEAD & SHOULDERS | Royal Oils Scalp Elixir (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486386
HEAD & SHOULDERS | Royal Oils Scalp Cream (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486440
NIOXIN | Scalp Recovery Soothing Serum (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486444
DERMAL THERAPY | Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486621
NIZORAL | Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Ketoconazole 1%: https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486487
SELSUN | Blue Anti Dandruff Shampoo (SS): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486507
HEAD & SHOULDERS | Professional Leave-In Spray (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486522
THANKS TO NATURE | Anti Dandruff Shampoo (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486543
TREE TO TUB | Instant Calm Dry Scalp Solution (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486611
VANICREAM | Dandruff Shampoo (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486641
CP-1 | Ginger Purifying Shampoo (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486664
PACIFICA | Scalp Brush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486729
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