Scalp Science

Pregnancy and Dandruff - What's The Connection? A Physician Explains

Pregnancy and Dandruff - What's The Connection?...

Why dandruff can change during pregnancy “Dandruff” typically reflects seborrheic dermatitis (SD) of the scalp—a chronic, relapsing condition linked to Malassezia yeast, scalp lipid composition, and host inflammation. Pregnancy alters...

Pregnancy and Dandruff - What's The Connection?...

Why dandruff can change during pregnancy “Dandruff” typically reflects seborrheic dermatitis (SD) of the scalp—a chronic, relapsing condition linked to Malassezia yeast, scalp lipid composition, and host inflammation. Pregnancy alters...

How Fast Does Dandruff Shampoo take to Work? A Physician Answers

How Fast Does Dandruff Shampoo take to Work? A ...

Patients often want to know how quickly they should expect results when starting a medicated dandruff shampoo. The timeline depends on the active ingredient, frequency of use, and the severity...

How Fast Does Dandruff Shampoo take to Work? A ...

Patients often want to know how quickly they should expect results when starting a medicated dandruff shampoo. The timeline depends on the active ingredient, frequency of use, and the severity...

Does Hard Water cause Dandruff? A Physician Explains

Does Hard Water cause Dandruff? A Physician Exp...

Dandruff is a chronic scalp condition characterized by flaking and, often, pruritus. It is most strongly associated with seborrheic dermatitis and Malassezia yeast overgrowth on the scalp. Patients frequently ask...

Does Hard Water cause Dandruff? A Physician Exp...

Dandruff is a chronic scalp condition characterized by flaking and, often, pruritus. It is most strongly associated with seborrheic dermatitis and Malassezia yeast overgrowth on the scalp. Patients frequently ask...

Severity of Dandruff - How Severe Is Yours?

Severity of Dandruff - How Severe Is Yours?

How We Assess Dandruff Severity 1. Mild Dandruff Clinical features: Small, dry flakes limited to the scalp; minimal to no itching; flakes may be more visible on darker clothing. Pathophysiology:...

Severity of Dandruff - How Severe Is Yours?

How We Assess Dandruff Severity 1. Mild Dandruff Clinical features: Small, dry flakes limited to the scalp; minimal to no itching; flakes may be more visible on darker clothing. Pathophysiology:...

What Makes a Shampoo Good for Dandruff?

What Makes a Shampoo Good for Dandruff?

Dandruff is one of the most common scalp conditions worldwide, and selecting an effective shampoo is often the first and most important therapeutic step. But not all shampoos are created...

What Makes a Shampoo Good for Dandruff?

Dandruff is one of the most common scalp conditions worldwide, and selecting an effective shampoo is often the first and most important therapeutic step. But not all shampoos are created...

Causes of Dandruff Explained

Causes of Dandruff Explained

Dandruff remains one of the most common scalp complaints encountered in primary care and dermatology. While often perceived as benign, its pathogenesis is multifactorial and clinically significant, particularly when symptoms...

Causes of Dandruff Explained

Dandruff remains one of the most common scalp complaints encountered in primary care and dermatology. While often perceived as benign, its pathogenesis is multifactorial and clinically significant, particularly when symptoms...