Common signs & symptoms of dandruff
Overview
Flaking of the skin from the scalp. The white flakes can fall off from the skin and cause social embarassment. The conditon can be managed with personal care.
Symptoms
If you’re experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.
Symptoms include
- White, oily and flaky skin
- Itchy scalp
→ Common treatment options
→ How is this diagnosed?
Causes
– Causes of dandruff include:
- Dry skin
- Seborrheic dermatitis – red skin, scaly patches
- Yeastlike fungus
- Contact dermatitis, a red itchy rash caused by allergic substances
– The risk factors include:
- Age young adults to middle age
- Gender males have more dandruff
- Oily scalp
- Neurological diseases people with Parkinson’s disease are more likely to get seborrheic dermatitis
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