Combatting Dandruff: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

A common scalp condition causing flakes of skin to appear, often accompanied by itching.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Dandruff FAQ


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What are the symptoms of dandruff?

Read up on the most common symptoms of dandruff and ways to get your scalp healthy again. Flakes and an itchy, scaly scalp are the main symptoms of dandruff. White, oily flakes typically accumulate in your hair and on your shoulders and often get worse during the fall and winter months, when the air is dry.

Is dandruff a bad thing?

Dandruff -- those dry, white flakes of skin you brush off your collar or shoulders -- is harmless. But it can be embarrassing and itchy. Dandruff really isn't about your hair, or how often you wash it. Instead, it's about the skin on your scalp.

What is dandruff dermatitis?

Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp. Symptoms include flaking and sometimes mild itchiness. It can result in social or self-esteem problems. A more severe form of the condition, which includes inflammation of the skin, is known as seborrhoeic dermatitis.

What causes dandruff on the scalp?

Oil-related dandruff: This occurs from a buildup of sebum (oil) on the scalp. The oil can clump the dead skin cells on the scalp together with oil, forming itchy flakes. Yeast-related dandruff: This is caused by Malassezia yeast, which is a type of fungus that lives on excess oil.

Is dandruff a skin condition?

Dandruff is a very common skin condition, involving skin flakes, itching, and mild redness of the scalp. It is estimated that dandruff—along with a more severe skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis (SD)—affects 50% of the adult population in the United States. Learn more about the types, symptoms, causes, and treatment of dandruff.

What is dandruff & how is it treated?

Dandruff is a skin condition that affects the scalp, characterised by white flakes (dead skin) that fall from your scalp, usually accompanied by itching. The good news is with a few simple lifestyle changes and the right shampoo, dandruff can be treated easily at home

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