# How should textured hair use dandruff shampoo?

Source: https://texturedhairedit.com/dandruff-shampoo-coily-hair.html

About once a week, if tolerated, and only on the scalp. The American Academy of Dermatology says the ingredients that treat dandruff can dry curly or coily hair.

## What AAD says

If you have coarse or naturally curly or coily hair, wash when needed and use dandruff shampoo about once a week. Apply it only to your scalp.

## Then care for your hair

After the dandruff shampoo, you can shampoo and condition with your usual products if your hair needs it.

## When to stop

Stop a product and see a board-certified dermatologist if you get burning, swelling, blistering, hives, or symptoms that get worse. Get urgent help for trouble breathing or swelling of the face or lips.

## Source

1. [American Academy of Dermatology: How to treat dandruff](https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/scalp/treat-dandruff)

*Reviewed September 23, 2026. General education, not diagnosis or personal medical advice.*