Dandruff is a common scalp condition where flaky skin sheds from the scalp. Wet dandruff—or dandruff associated with an oily scalp—happens when extra sebum (oil) production on the scalp combines with ...

Scalp Psoriasis vs. Dandruff: What’s the Difference? This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re experiencing a flaking, itching scalp, you may do a quick self-diagnosis of dandruff. But ...

Let’s get this out of the way: dandruff is not the result of poor hygiene. Every dermatologist I spoke to confirms this. According to dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick, MD, dandruff occurs from a ...

This piece is from How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi, a collection edited by Dr. Chris Balakrishnan and Matt Wasowski. Copyright (c) 2024 by the authors and ...