What is Dandruff?

Description of the disease

Dandruff is a chronic condition of the scalp in which skin cells flake off in the form of white scales.

White flakes on the hair and clothes, itchy scalp, excessive hair loss.

Disruption of sebaceous glands, fungal infections of the scalp, stress, improper diet.

The diagnosis is established based on the examination of the scalp, and if necessary - using microscopy and analysis of a skin scraping.

Use of special shampoos, application of medicinal products, correction of diet, and elimination of stressful situations.

Regular hair and scalp care, adherence to a healthy diet, avoidance of stress.

Dermatologist, trichologist.