Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Asked 5 months ago

Is dandruff white?

I've started seeing some flakes on my shoulders, especially after I scratch my head. They look white to me. Is this normal for dandruff, or could it be something else?

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Pooja Kumar Pooja Kumar Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, usually white or off-white. But listen, if you see any other color, or if it's accompanied by severe itching, redness, or sores, you absolutely MUST see a doctor. Don't ignore it, sometimes small things can lead to bigger problems if not addressed quickly.

Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Mostly yes, dandruff appears white or sometimes yellowish-white. It's basically dead skin flakes. Just like with BP, it's about managing a condition. If it's bothering you, get it checked by a skin specialist.

Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Typically white, yeah. It's just dry skin flaking off. If it's very persistent or oily-looking, it might be something else like seborrheic dermatitis. Quick doctor visit will clarify it and save you time trying random stuff.

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Radhika Sharma Radhika Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Haan, most commonly white flakes. I've tried so many things over the years – neem oil, curd pack – some helped a bit but never completely gone. If yours is persistent, a doctor can really help you understand why and what treatment is best.

Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan bhai, it's mostly white flakes. Mereko bhi hota rehta hai, especially in winters. Normal hai. Just use a good anti-dandruff shampoo regularly. Agar zyada ho toh doc ko dikha lena.

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Smita Joshi Smita Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Ho na, generally white hi hota hai. It's just dry skin jo nikalti hai scalp se. Sometimes thoda oily bhi ho sakta hai if it's seborrheic dermatitis. But most people see it as white flakes. Don't stress too much about it.

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