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dandruff? went to the pharmacy to buy dandruff shampoo and the lady asked if it was for dry or oily dandruff. i panicked and said oily but honestly idk. my scalp gets oily really fast but also flakes fall out if i shake my hand around in my hair, which she said meant dry, but also if i scratch my scalp i get buildup or something under my nails. ofc i bought the expensive shampoo for oily dandruff cus i felt pressured by the pharmacy lady lol. idk if i should return it and get the dry one

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i have no idea. i didn't know this was a thing.

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Eostre wrote:
i have no idea. i didn't know this was a thing.

neither did i till this lady asked me. i shouldve just asked whats the difference but you know social anxiety

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CheerGirl wrote:
i did not even know this was a thing but i googled it and found this article that seems somewhat helpful? talks about some potential shampoos too

https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/dandruff-vs-dry-scalp

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CheerGirl wrote:
i did not even know this was a thing but i googled it and found this article that seems somewhat helpful? talks about some potential shampoos too

https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders/dandruff-vs-dry-scalp

ty! i think i will just try this shampoo i got and hope for the best