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Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo — Reddit Reviews
by Vichy
Updated November 3, 2026
0.6% selenium sulfide clears stubborn dandruff and itch; dryness limits frequent use.
What the community says
A 0.6% selenium sulfide medicated shampoo for recurring flakes, itch, and oily-scalp trouble. It fits people needing a rotation treatment rather than daily cleanser, since the community reports real relief but also dry hair, scalp dryness, and recurrence after stopping.
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Real Reddit threads — 19 mentions across 16 threads
Vichy Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo on Reddit, in one place — 16 threads from r/Wavyhair, r/Rosacea and 7 more, summarized.
“Once/week I'll use purple shampoo OR Vichy anti-dandruff shampoo (when I'm having scalp issues) instead of one of the washes”
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“my doc told me to wash my face with my shampoo (Vichy Dercos) once a week and it did help with the more stubborn spots.”
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“it did help with the more stubborn spots”
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“If there’s a fungal issue in there”
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“I use Vichy Dercos anti dandruff shampoo and it's the only thing that doesn't make me claw my scalp off.”
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“it’s the vichy dercos anti dandruff and itchiness for oily scalp”
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“went to the dermatologist and they recommended me an anti dandruff and itchiness shampoo. the itchiness went away for the most part”
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“Been fighting the past 6 months with Keto 2%, Vichy Decros and Selsun Blue (along with Oral Fin and Min for AGA and Telogen Effluvium) .”
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“I haven't had much success with the shampoos so doctor added Clobetasol topical 0.05% liquid solution to help me fight the stubborn build up.”
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“Have you tried Vichy shampoo for dandruf/itchy scalp ? Was a life saver for me.”
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“Vichy has a shamooo for this called Dercos.”
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