Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 6 months ago

How do u get dandruff?

My scalp has been feeling very itchy lately, and I see small flakes on my clothes, especially dark ones. My roommate said it might be dandruff. I'm wondering what causes it and if it's because of not washing hair properly.

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Arvind Kumar Arvind Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Honestly, half the things you read online about dandruff causes are totally made up. People blame dry scalp or oil, but it can be some fungal thing or dermatitis too. Better to ask a real doc instead of wasting money on random kitchen remedies that might make it worse.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I had terrible dandruff for two years and tried every shampoo in the market. Actually, it mostly happens when your scalp gets too oily or if there's sweat buildup, which feeds the yeast. What worked for me was using a proper ketoconazole shampoo twice a week and keeping my comb clean. Don't oil your hair too much, it just feeds the fungus.

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Manish Patil Manish Patil Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Same here, had this issue last winter. Keeping your scalp dry after a shower and not sleeping with wet hair helps a lot to control it.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I get so stressed when my scalp starts itching because I worry it's a sign of some bigger skin infection or lack of vitamins. It really flares up during exam stress or weather changes. Try not to scratch it too much or it might get infected, maybe just wash it gently with mild lukewarm water.

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Sunita Das Sunita Das Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Please be careful before applying lemon or baking soda like people suggest online. Sometimes what looks like simple dandruff is actually psoriasis or eczema. It is always safer to get a dermatologist to look at your scalp once so you get the right treatment.

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