Can Dandruff be Treated?
Dandruff cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Common ways to treat dandruff include: • Shampoo daily with an over-the-counter anti-dandruff shampoo. • Active ingredients in some popular products include: Zinc Pyrithione, Climbazole, Octopirox and Ketoconazole. • Use a hair conditioner to smooth out tangles. • Anti-dandruff shampoo prescribed by your doctor. What causes Dandruff? The exact cause of dandruff is unknown. However, some of the conditions below may cause dandruff. • Dry skin. • Dry skin is the most common cause of itchy, flaking skin. Flakes from dry skin are usually smaller and less oily than those caused by dandruff. • Seborrheic dermatitis. • Seborrheic dermatitis is a frequent cause of dandruff. Dandruff caused by seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales. • Psoriasis. • Psoriasis causes an accumulation of dead skin cells that form thick silvery scales. It can occur on your scalp, forehead, neck, arms. knee
