7 Common Causes of Dandruff (and How to Avoid Them)
WEBJul 6, 2023 · Malasezzia, a fungus that lives on skin, is the most common trigger for dandruff. Other things that can trigger dandruff include stress, cold weather, and hair products. Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and …
Dandruff - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 25, 2023 · Dandruff may have several causes, including: Irritated, oily skin. Dry skin. A yeastlike fungus (malassezia) that feeds on oils on the scalps of most adults. Sensitivity to hair care products (contact dermatitis) Other skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema.
Dandruff: What It Is & Why You Get It - WebMD
WEBApr 21, 2023 · A very common fungus called malassezia may contribute to dandruff. This fungus lives on the scalp of most healthy adults without causing any problems. One theory is that the immune system of...
Types of Dandruff: Causes, Treatment, Prevention - Healthline
WEBJan 8, 2021 · Shampooing regularly and using a dandruff shampoo with salicylic acid may help keep oily skin dandruff under control. Fungus-related dandruff A type of common fungus called Malassezia is...
Dandruff: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and More - Health
WEBSep 10, 2023 · Fungus-related dandruff: Caused by the yeast-like fungus Malassezia, which is part of the skin’s natural microbiome (or, community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses). Malassezia thrives on...
Dandruff: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention - Healthline
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Dandruff results from a dry scalp and can have various causes, including fungus and your shampooing schedule. Treatments like dandruff shampoo typically loosen flakes or target fungal...
Dandruff - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 25, 2023 · Ketoconazole shampoos (Nizoral Anti-Dandruff). This shampoo is intended to kill dandruff-causing fungi that live on your scalp. Fluocinolone shampoos (Capex, Derma-Smoothe/FS, others). These products contain a corticosteroid to help control itching, flaking and irritation.
Seborrheic dermatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Overview. Seborrheic dermatitis on the face Enlarge image. Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids and chest.
Dandruff Causes and Treatments - WebMD
WEBDec 20, 2022 · Some of the most common causes of dandruff include: Irritated and oily skin. Not shampooing often enough. The presence of a yeast-like fungus called malassezia that likes to feed on scalp...
Dandruff: Causes and treatments - Medical News Today
WEBApr 21, 2023 · Dandruff often stems from Malassezia, a fungus that commonly lives on the scalp and feeds on the oils secreted by hair follicles. Malassezia is not usually a problem, but in some...