What causes excessive dandruff?
My scalp has been super flaky and itchy lately, no matter what shampoo I use. The dandruff is really bad and noticeable. What causes this kind of excessive dandruff?
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6 months ago
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Agree with everyone, a dry scalp or a yeast-like fungus called Malassezia is usually the main culprit behind this.
6 months ago
I am also facing this suddenly since winter started. Does washing hair daily make it worse, or should we wash it more often to keep it clean?
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6 months ago
My shoulders look like it's snowing in Mumbai during summers! It's usually just an oily scalp partying with fungus, nothing to worry about too much.
6 months ago
For mild dandruff, diluted apple cider vinegar rinses work wonders. But if your scalp is red, bleeding, or extremely itchy, please see a dermatologist as it could be seborrheic dermatitis.
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Beta, excessive dandruff happens when the head gets too dry or if you don't wash your comb regularly. Apply a little lemon juice with coconut oil before washing, it worked nicely for my children.