People have been left gobsmacked by a vintage remedy for dandruff, questioning whether it could actually work. Dandruff is a common issue that results in white flakes of skin appearing in your hair. It's not harmful or contagious, but it can leave the scalp feeling dry and itchy, according to the .
It's not caused by poor hygiene, although it may be more noticeable if you don't wash your hair regularly. Factors like stress and cold weather can exacerbate dandruff, as can certain , dry skin, and sensitivity to hair products. The silver lining is that there are numerous ways to treat it.
A throwback treatment method was recently posted on Reddit, sparking a lively debate among hundreds of users. The advice, taken from an old literacy clipping, provides different instructions for men and women on how to use a Listerine antiseptic treatment. The clipping states: "Women: Part hair, all over the scalp, and apply Listering Antiseptic with fingers tips or cotton.
Rub in well. Carefully done, it can't hurt your wave. "Men: Douse full-strength Listerine Antiseptic on the scalp morning and night.
Follow with good, vigorous massage. Listerine Antiseptic is the same antiseptic that has been famous in the field of oral hygiene for over 60 years." One user responded, saying: "I love how it's different for women and men like women have different hair chemistry than men.
" The advice, which seems to be from a mid-1900s newspaper or book extract due to its black and white colour, has sparked de.
