Scalp Science

Can Dandruff Cause Baldness? A Physician Answers

Can Dandruff Cause Baldness? A Physician Answers

As a physician, I often see patients who are worried about hair loss and an itchy, flaky scalp. One of the most common questions I get in the clinic is:...

Can Dandruff Cause Baldness? A Physician Answers

As a physician, I often see patients who are worried about hair loss and an itchy, flaky scalp. One of the most common questions I get in the clinic is:...

Most Common Causes of Sebum Buildup on Scalp

Most Common Causes of Sebum Buildup on Scalp

Sebum is a natural, lipid-rich substance produced by sebaceous glands that line the scalp. In normal amounts, sebum plays a critical role in maintaining hair and scalp health by providing...

Most Common Causes of Sebum Buildup on Scalp

Sebum is a natural, lipid-rich substance produced by sebaceous glands that line the scalp. In normal amounts, sebum plays a critical role in maintaining hair and scalp health by providing...

Why DandRX Is a Fragrance Free Dandruff Shampoo

Why DandRX Is a Fragrance Free Dandruff Shampoo

When most people shop for shampoo, the first thing they do is open the cap and smell it. Fragrance has become such a standard part of personal care that many...

Why DandRX Is a Fragrance Free Dandruff Shampoo

When most people shop for shampoo, the first thing they do is open the cap and smell it. Fragrance has become such a standard part of personal care that many...

Itchy Scalp and No Evidence of Dandruff? Here's Why

Itchy Scalp and No Evidence of Dandruff? Here's...

Itch is one of the most common reasons people pay attention to their scalp, and the first thought many have is dandruff. But not every itchy scalp is dandruff, and...

Itchy Scalp and No Evidence of Dandruff? Here's...

Itch is one of the most common reasons people pay attention to their scalp, and the first thought many have is dandruff. But not every itchy scalp is dandruff, and...

Is it Lice or Dandruff? How to Know Quickly

Is it Lice or Dandruff? How to Know Quickly

Few things cause as much worry as discovering white specks in the hair. Parents often ask whether their child has head lice or if it is simply dandruff. Although both...

Is it Lice or Dandruff? How to Know Quickly

Few things cause as much worry as discovering white specks in the hair. Parents often ask whether their child has head lice or if it is simply dandruff. Although both...

No, That's Not Dandruff - It's Psoriasis! The Difference Explained

No, That's Not Dandruff - It's Psoriasis! The D...

If your “dandruff shampoo” isn’t touching the flakes, or if the scale creeps beyond your hairline, you may be dealing with scalp psoriasis, not simple dandruff (which is the lay...

No, That's Not Dandruff - It's Psoriasis! The D...

If your “dandruff shampoo” isn’t touching the flakes, or if the scale creeps beyond your hairline, you may be dealing with scalp psoriasis, not simple dandruff (which is the lay...