"I have been using the Walmart version of the Head & Shoulders on my face since I was in middle school because I had a dermatologist tell me that zinc in dandruff shampoo is incredible for your face," said a TikTok influencer.
| Headlines for a healthier you | | | Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director | | | | TikTok Says Dandruff Shampoo Can Help Get Rid of Acne |  | When you're an influencer, fancy beauty products are part of the gig. But for TikTok user Elyse Myers, off-brand dandruff shampoo works for her skin care regimen just fine.
"I have been using the Walmart version of the Head & Shoulders on my face since I was in middle school because I had a dermatologist tell me that zinc in dandruff shampoo is incredible for your face," she said in a recent video. "I started trying to use fancy stuff because people were sending it to me for free—never had worse skin in my entire life. Three days ago, I threw everything away and started using my dandruff shampoo again…skin is already clearer."
After consulting with dermatologists, we learned this trick might just work—but it's not right for everyone. | | Know More | | People with fungal acne, or pityrosporum folliculitis, may see results from a dandruff shampoo because of product ingredients like zinc pyrithione or selenium sulfide, which combat fungal overgrowth. But for bacterial acne, which is more common, the shampoo will only dry out and irritate your skin. You'll need to consult with a dermatologist to diagnose your acne type. | | Feel Better | | Dermatologists want you to know there are better and safer acne treatments out there, like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and retinoids. | | |  | What Else Should You Know | | | Accessing Hard Copies of Your Medical Records Will Cost You | | Last month, new regulations took effect requiring all healthcare providers to make medical records available to patients upon request. Digital copies are free, but what if you want a printed version? That'll cost you up to 75 cents a page. You'll likely have to front the cost of mailing, printing, or copying each page of your medical records—some of which span hundreds of pages. | | | | | | How Long Does the Shingles Vaccine Last? | | New data suggests Shingrix, the two-dose vaccine to prevent shingles, offers protection for at least 10 years—three years longer than previous research showed. The vaccine appears at least 89% effective in the 10 years after administration in people aged 50 and up. At this point, experts don't think a booster is necessary. | | | | |  | In Other News | | - This Force Field Could Prevent Tick Bites. UMass
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