Amanjot Singh Amanjot Singh Asked 9 months ago

Can dandruff grow on eyebrows?

I have dandruff on my scalp, but lately, I've noticed some flakes and itching in my eyebrows too. I always thought dandruff was just for the head hair. Is it possible for dandruff to actually grow on your eyebrows?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Haan, bilkul ho sakta hai. It is called seborrheic dermatitis. Just wash your face and eyebrows with a mild face wash daily, don't let oil build up there.

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, I got it on my eyebrows and ignored it until it spread near my eyes and caused swelling. Please see a skin specialist before applying any strong dandruff shampoo near your eyes.

Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan yaar, eyebrows par bhi flakes aate hain thode thode. Face wash karte waqt clean kiya karo properly, and don't apply heavy creams there, okay?

Amitava Banerjee Amitava Banerjee Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Don't worry, it is quite common for dandruff to show up on dry areas like eyebrows or even the nose sides. Gently clean it with warm water and apply a very light, oil-free moisturizer.

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Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, dandruff can occur on any hair-bearing area of the face. Since the eye area is very sensitive, it is best to consult a dermatologist for a safe topical cream rather than self-treating.

Shruti Iyer Shruti Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I noticed small white flakes on my eyebrows yesterday and got so scared. Can I use my regular anti-dandruff hair shampoo on my face, or is that too harsh?

Deepak Joshi Deepak Joshi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

It happens due to excess sebum. Washing your face twice a week with a gentle salicylic acid cleanser helped me clear my eyebrow flakes.

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Nalini Krishnan Nalini Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My dry skin and eyebrow dandruff actually got worse due to my fluctuating thyroid levels. Do get your regular blood tests done and discuss this with your doctor.

Gopal Prasad Gopal Prasad Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Humare yahan toh ispe thoda sa aloe vera gel lagate hain thandak ke liye. Par dhyaan rakhna aankhon mein na jaye, bahut dhire se lagana hota hai.

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