What causes dandruff and scalp itch?
Dandruff is caused by a microscopic fungus known as pityriasis. Normally present on the scalp, pityriasis leads to dandruff problems when it begins to proliferate. Why? Science hasn’t figured it out yet. Some researchers think it may be related to genetics and hormones, while others point to the scalp’s acidic pH level. What are the different types of dandruff? Dry dandruff It spontaneously detaches from the scalp and falls to the shoulders. It is more likely to occur in normal to dry scalps, whose lack of sebum causes small cracks in the skin. Dry dandruff is not usually due to the proliferation of pityriasis, but rather to an overly dry scalp. Oily dandruff This type of dandruff occurs in overly oily scalps and remains attached, in yellowish plaques. These plaques are mixed with sebum and promote the growth of bacteria, often leading to irritation and itching. For our purposes, we will only deal with oily dandruff caused by seborrheic parakeratosis. We will not address seborrheic der
