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Dermatologist•Chandigarh
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That itch on your scalp that has flaky scales could be seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea A.K.A. DANDRUFF. And it can appear on your body as well as your scalp.

Causes

We don't know what exactly causes seborrheic dermatitis. It seems to be a combination of things, including:

Stress
Your genes
A yeast that normally lives on skin
Certain medical conditions and medicines
Cold, dry weather
It doesn't come from an allergy or being unclean.

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Homeopath•Mumbai
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This is commonly used anti-dandruff preparation. It will give results within 15 days. Use as advised by a doctor, don't overuse it.
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Dandruff is normally the result of dead skin cells, oily skin on the scalp and mental stress. This is, in fact, one of the most irritating skin problems!

But, luckily, the market is full of reliable products that promise to get you rid of hair fall and fulfill it as well.

Most of the products are made of natural and herbal extracts and therefore help you fight other hair related problem like hair fall too and bring back the lost luster and strength.

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Dermatologist•Mumbai
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Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition marked by flaking of the skin on your scalp. Dandruff isn't contagious or serious. But it can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat.

Causes of Dandruff-

Your skin constantly produces new skin cells and sheds old cells to stay healthy. Dandruff can occur when this cycle of skin renewal speeds up.

This leads to patches of dead skin forming on the scalp that comes away into the hair. The main causes of flaky scalp ca...more
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Dandruff is caused by the shedding of skin cells from the scalp. As the cells die, a small amount of flaking is normal, but when the flaking increases it causes dandruff. It is characterized by itchiness and flakes of skin on clothing or on hair. It is mostly a cause of embarrassment but may also indicate underlying conditions within the body which may need to be corrected.

What Causes Dandruff?

Not combing hair regularly People who don t brush or comb their hair regularly are...more
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The skin on your scalp renews its cells like every other skin cell on your body. They restore every twenty-four days by forming new types skin cells underneath the old cells to reveal the new ones eventually. Dry skin and dandruff are caused due to many reasons, however, are different than each other. Here are a few signs and causes that separate the two:

Dandruff
Dandruff is not caused by dryness but instead an excessive amount of oil. In a few people, the yeast begins to feast upo...more
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Dermatologist•Pune
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The skin on your scalp renews its cells like every other skin cell on your body. They restore every twenty-four days by forming new types skin cells underneath the old cells to reveal the new ones eventually. Dry skin and dandruff are caused due to many reasons, however, are different than each other. Here are a few signs and causes that separate the two:

Dandruff
Dandruff is not caused by dryness but instead an excessive amount of oil. In a few people, the yeast begins to feast upo...more
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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Dandruff may be the result of a dry scalp, or a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeast like fungus called malassezia. Drugstore remedies might include shampoos with zinc pyrithione, which targets fungus and bacteria; ketoconazole, which also fights fungus; coal tar and selenium sulphide, which slow the growth and die-off of skin cells on your scalp; and salicylic acid. 1) Aspirin contains the same act...more
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Dermatologist•Ahmedabad
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You need clobetasol plus salicylic acid combination lotion to be applied at night daily. Plus you need a good medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole like 8X shampoo. Apply on the scalp for 3-5 minutes and then wash it. Do it daily you will surely see the result.
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Dandruff is the white particle which is usually shredded off on the shoulders. These particles are the result of dry and pale skin which when are formed on the scalp. Though the peeling of the skin is normal if it is severe, then the problem is considered as serious.

Causes and symptoms for the dandruff
Researchers have proven that dandruff will never produce any symptoms by itself. One of the most common reasons of the dandruff is known to be Seborrhea. Though dandruff seems to be ...more
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