Is dandruff a fungal disease?

Yes, they say it is a mild fungal growth, but there is no need to panic. In our times, we used to apply a little sour curd mixed with lemon juice to the scalp before washing. It naturally cleanses the hair, but don't leave it on for too long.

Apparently, it is fungal, which sounds scary but just means you need a 200-rupee ketoconazole shampoo from the medical store. Don't worry, you don't need to quarantine your head! Just wash it twice a week.

Dandruff is indeed caused by a yeast-like fungus, but severe dry scalp can also be a symptom of underactive thyroid. If your dandruff is accompanied by extreme fatigue and hair thinning, please get your TSH levels tested and consult a doctor.

Dude, don't stress too much about the word 'fungal'. It's just a normal yeast that lives on everyone's head, it just got a bit too active. Grab an anti-dandruff shampoo from any store and it'll clear up in a week!

I absolutely freaked out when I first read online that dandruff is a fungal infection, I thought I was going bald! But then my doctor laughed and told me it is completely harmless and normal. A simple medicated shampoo sorted it out easily.