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What is Malassezia and How To Get Rid Of It
What is Malassezia and How To Get Rid Of It
If you’ve ever struggled with persistent dandruff, red patches on your scalp, or strange discoloration on your chest or back, you might be dealing with an overgrowth of a yeast... Read more...
Top 5 Home Remedies for Dandruff – Backed by a Physician
Top 5 Home Remedies for Dandruff – Backed by a Physician
Dandruff affects over 50% of the population at some point in their lives. As a family medicine physician, I often get asked whether home remedies can truly help manage dandruff.... Read more...
A Doctor Explains If Ketoconazole Shampoo Helps Treat Hair Loss
A Doctor Explains If Ketoconazole Shampoo Helps Treat Hair Loss
As a family medicine physician, I get a lot of questions about ketoconazole shampoo. So, can it actually help with hair loss? The answer, like most things in medicine, is: it... Read more...
A Doctor Explains Why You Need a Scalp Scrub For Your Dandruff
A Doctor Explains Why You Need a Scalp Scrub For Your Dandruff
As a family doctor, I see patients every week who are frustrated by persistent dandruff. They've tried every shampoo on the shelf and still with no results. One thing I... Read more...
Ketoconazole Shampoo: A Doctor Answers All Your Questions About
Ketoconazole Shampoo: A Doctor Answers All Your Questions About
As a physician who treats everything from acne to dandruff and fungal infections in my practice, I often get questions about ketoconazole shampoo. It’s such an underrated and powerful antifungal but... Read more...
Ketoconazole Shampoo for Dandruff: How It Works + Best Options
Ketoconazole Shampoo for Dandruff: How It Works + Best Options
Dandruff affects nearly 50% of adults worldwide, with causes ranging from dry skin to seborrheic dermatitis and fungal overgrowth. Among over-the-counter and prescription remedies, ketoconazole shampoo remains one of the... Read more...
Is Pyrithione Zinc Safe? What to Know About The Latest Ban
Is Pyrithione Zinc Safe? What to Know About The Latest Ban
Pyrithione zinc has long been a go-to active ingredient in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. However, regulatory action in the European Union has placed it under scrutiny. As... Read more...
Science Behind Tea Tree Oil and Dandruff
Science Behind Tea Tree Oil and Dandruff
Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition characterized by flaking and itching, affecting up to 50% of the adult population worldwide. Its pathophysiology involves increased sebaceous gland activity, impaired skin... Read more...
How To Treat Beard Dandruff
How To Treat Beard Dandruff
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in the exam room: beard dandruff. Yes, it’s a thing—and no, you’re not the only one dealing with it. I’ve seen... Read more...
Eyelash Dandruff: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It
Eyelash Dandruff: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It
While most people associate dandruff with the scalp, flaking of the skin can occur anywhere hair grows — including eyelashes. Commonly referred to as "eyelash dandruff," this condition is medically... Read more...
Relationship between Dandruff and Hair Loss
Relationship between Dandruff and Hair Loss
Dandruff, medically referred to as seborrheic dermatitis, is a common scalp condition characterized by flaky skin and itching. Emerging research suggests a potential association between dandruff and hair loss, primarily... Read more...
Different Types of Dandruff and How to Identify Yours
Different Types of Dandruff and How to Identify Yours
Many people think dandruff is a one size fits all, which could not be further from the truth. While most people associate dandruff with white flakes and an itchy scalp,... Read more...