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It can be hard to determine the cause of dry, flaky skin—especially on your head. When it comes to flakes falling from your hair, knowing the differences between dandruff vs. dry scalp makes a big ...

Washing hair is sometimes not enough to combat dandruff. Scalp and skin experts say there are various causes for the flaky skin condition — and not everyone can get rid of it by using standard shampoo ...

Scalp Psoriasis vs. Dandruff: What’s the Difference? This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re experiencing a flaking, itching scalp, you may do a quick self-diagnosis of dandruff. But ...

It sounds like an oxymoron to have both oily hair and dandruff (i.e., dry scalp), but it’s true. These two hair and scalp ailments go hand-in-hand in many cases and can cause quite an issue when ...

Why Would You Need a Shampoo for an Itchy Scalp? Having an itchy scalp can be unbearable. You might even have trouble sleeping or concentrating. Your scalp could also feel dry, flaky, scaly, or have ...

Struggling with dandruff? You're not alone. These shampoos, scrubs, and more will help get rid of your dry, flaky scalp. Since the skin condition has become more normalized, there are many treatment ...

Dandruff and dry scalp are two conditions that cause similar symptoms. Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis, which causes flaky, oily, and scaly skin. Dry scalp is dry skin that occurs on ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. It can be hard to tell the ...