Rajesh Verma Rajesh Verma Asked 9 months ago

Do bald people still get dandruff?

My father is bald, and I've always wondered about this. If someone doesn't have hair, can they still get dandruff? Or is dandruff purely a hair-related issue?

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Rajiv Menon Rajiv Menon Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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Yes, they absolutely do, because dandruff is about the scalp skin, not the hair itself. High stress levels can also affect your skin and cause flaking. I noticed my scalp got much healthier once I started managing my daily stress and blood pressure with regular walks.

Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Our skin is a reflection of our inner balance and how we care for ourselves. Even without hair, the scalp can get dry or have yeast growth, leading to flakes. Keep your mind calm, stay hydrated, and gently massage a little natural oil to keep the skin nourished.

Sandeep Verma Sandeep Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

They definitely do, as it's a skin issue. Instead of buying expensive medicated shampoos which cost a lot and are meant for washing hair, you can just use a basic, affordable ketoconazole wash on the scalp. It budget-friendly and works perfectly for fungal flaking.

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Anita Rao Anita Rao Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, they do! Dandruff is actually dry or oily scalp skin shedding, so hair has nothing to do with it.

Manju Bala Manju Bala Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It is a very common myth that bald people are safe from dandruff. Since the scalp is still exposed to dust and sweat, fungal infections can cause peeling skin. Regularly washing the bald scalp with a mild soap and applying a light moisturizer solves the problem easily.

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Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haha yes, unfortunately losing your hair doesn't mean you automatically win the lottery against dandruff! The snow storm can still happen on your shoulders because of a dry scalp. Just use a normal face wash or a bit of moisturizer up there and you're good.

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