What causes dandruff on scalp?

I had crazy flaking on my scalp last year and realized I was oiling my hair too much and letting the buildup stay. Once I switched to a salicylic acid shampoo and stopped heavy oiling, my scalp cleared up completely.

Please be careful if your scalp is red and weeping. I ignored my 'dandruff' thinking it was normal, but it turned out to be severe seborrheic dermatitis that got infected and needed prescription steroid lotions to heal.

Bro, my scalp gets super flaky because of all the sweat after gym sessions and not washing it immediately. Honestly, just a quick shower with a cooling anti-dandruff shampoo usually does the trick for me.

My health app actually highlighted that high yeast levels on the skin feed on scalp oils, which causes dandruff. It suggested tracking my sugar intake and using a tea tree oil-based shampoo to maintain scalp pH.

Dandruff can be really annoying and itchy to deal with. Try keeping your scalp clean and dry.

Since managing my diabetes, I have learned that yeast infections and dry skin are more common when sugar levels fluctuate. Keeping your blood sugar stable and avoiding too much processed sugar in your diet can actually help your scalp heal.

I have just started getting these tiny dry flakes on my forehead hair line. Is it better to use a mild shampoo daily, or should I wash my hair less often to prevent drying it out?

While dandruff is primarily caused by Malassezia fungus overgrowth, it can also be triggered by contact dermatitis from hair dyes. A quick visit to a dermatologist is the most scientific way to solve it.

If you don't have time for elaborate home remedies, just buy an over-the-counter ketoconazole shampoo from the pharmacy. Use it twice a week, leave it on for 3 minutes, and you will see results within two weeks.

In our village, we believe that too much heat in the body causes these dry flakes. Drinking fresh buttermilk and washing your hair with sour curd once a week keeps the scalp very cool and clean.

I have seen so many people struggle with scalp flaking over the years. Keep your combs clean, do not share towels, and use a good anti-dandruff wash consistently for a few weeks to break the cycle.