{"id":28474,"date":"2024-12-07T09:57:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T02:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/what-causes-dandruff-where-is-the-best-place-to-treat-and-care-for-dandruff"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:10:35","slug":"dandruff-causes-and-treatments-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/en\/dandruff-causes-and-treatments-en","title":{"rendered":"What causes dandruff? Where is the best place to treat and care for dandruff?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Dandruff<\/em> is a symptom that can occur in people of all ages and genders. It is<\/span> <span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">caused by excessive skin cell turnover, fungal infections, dry scalp, and skin diseases.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/common-2.webp\" width=\"44\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080; font-size: 18px;\">Including giving the wrong products can also cause it. In this article, we will look at what each symptom is and what methods there are to care for and <em>treat dandruff<\/em> .<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 130%; font-family: kanit; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Interesting facts about dandruff<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.001\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\">What is dandruff?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #4f9111; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.002\">Types of dandruff<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #4f9111; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.003\">What causes dandruff?<\/a><\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hot_02-4.webp\" width=\"32\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.004\">Symptoms of dandruff<\/a><\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/common-2.webp\" width=\"44\" height=\"20\" \/><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #4f9111; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.005\">Is dandruff contagious?<\/a><\/span> <\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hot_02-4.webp\" width=\"32\" height=\"20\" \/><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.006\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\">How to care for and eliminate dandruff<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\"><strong><a id=\"a.001\"><\/a>What is dandruff?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><em>Dandruff<\/em> is a condition in which the scalp flakes or scales, which are caused by excessive shedding of skin cells on the scalp. It can affect people of all ages.<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #0000ff;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"message-box relative dark\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;\"><div class=\"message-box-bg-image bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"message-box-bg-overlay bg-fill fill\" style=\"background-color:rgb(230, 247, 205);\"><\/div><div class=\"container relative\"><div class=\"inner last-reset\">\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-319072266\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-546018306\" class=\"col medium-11 small-12 large-11\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\">It may also cause discomfort or itching of the scalp, which has a number of causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;max-width:100px;height:2px;background-color:rgb(79, 145, 17);\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a id=\"a.002\"><\/a>Types of dandruff<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-485828660\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1848052026\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/dry_dandruff.webp\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Dry dandruff<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Characteristics:<\/span> Small, white, dry, and light scales that often flake off in small sheets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Causes:<\/span> Dry scalp, lack of moisture, or dry weather conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Associated symptoms:<\/span> May have itchy scalp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Prevention and treatment:<\/span> Use shampoos that help moisturize and maintain the scalp&#8217;s moisture. Avoid using products with harsh chemicals. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2132004092\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/wet_dandruff.webp\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Wet dandruff<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Characteristics:<\/span> Yellow, thick, sticky scales that often stick to the scalp or hair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Causes:<\/span> Excessive oil production, fungal infections such as Malassezia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Associated symptoms:<\/span> May have itching and oily scalp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Prevention and treatment:<\/span> Use antifungal shampoo, control scalp oiliness, and keep it clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"What causes dandruff?\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/What_causes_dandruff.webp\" alt=\"What causes dandruff?\" width=\"1150\" height=\"458\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1645647108\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-650652760\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.003\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#a.003\" data-title=\"What causes dandruff?\"><a name=\"a.003\"><\/a><\/span>\n<div class=\"item col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"maginBottomCaption\">\n<h2 class=\"caption\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: kanit; font-size: 120%; color: #4f9111;\">What causes dandruff?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Excessive shedding of dead skin cells,<\/span> which sheds too frequently, leaving visible white flakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Fungal infections of the scalp<\/span> , such as <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4f9111;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malassezia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malassezia,<\/a><\/span> found in the scalp, can also cause inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Dry scalp<\/span> People with dry scalps tend to have more white flakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Certain skin diseases<\/span> , such as <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/th.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\">psoriasis<\/span><\/a><\/span> or seborrheic dermatitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Using the wrong product for your hair<\/span> Using the wrong shampoo or hair products can cause irritation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Dandruff symptoms\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Symptoms_of_dandruff.webp\" alt=\"Dandruff symptoms\" width=\"1150\" height=\"419\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a id=\"a.004\"><\/a>Symptoms of dandruff<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">White flakes on the scalp<\/span> or small scales that fall off the scalp can be seen on clothing or combs. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/common-2.webp\" width=\"48\" height=\"22\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Itchy scalp<\/span> is one of the most common symptoms, causing discomfort and causing wounds on the scalp from vigorous scratching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">The scalp is excessively dry or oily. It<\/span> is unusually oily or dry. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/common-2.webp\" width=\"48\" height=\"22\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Red scalp:<\/span> Redness or irritation on the scalp<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">The scalp has an unpleasant odor, which can<\/span> occur in some cases due to the accumulation of dead skin cells and oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"\u0e1e\u0e1a\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e17\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e34\u0e19\u0e17\u0e31\u0e0a\u0e40\u0e21\u0e14\u0e34\u0e41\u0e04\u0e23\u0e4c\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/See_a_doctor_at_Intouchmedicare_3-3.webp\" alt=\"\u0e1e\u0e1a\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e17\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e34\u0e19\u0e17\u0e31\u0e0a\u0e40\u0e21\u0e14\u0e34\u0e41\u0e04\u0e23\u0e4c\" width=\"1150\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a id=\"a.005\"><\/a>Is dandruff contagious?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Dandruff is not contagious.<\/span> It cannot be transmitted by touching or sharing things like combs, hats, or towels. However, maintaining good personal hygiene and using proper hair care products are important in preventing and <em>treating dandruff.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Interested in receiving services at Intouch Medical Care?\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Interested_in_receiving_services_You_can_inquire_first-6.webp\" alt=\"Interested in receiving services at Intouch Medical Care?\" width=\"1150\" height=\"152\" \/><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><a id=\"a.006\"><\/a>How to care for and eliminate dandruff<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Using anti-dandruff shampoo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Using anti-dandruff shampoo correctly and consistently can help reduce symptoms and improve the health of your scalp. Choose a shampoo that is right for your scalp type.<\/span> <span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">After shampooing and conditioning your hair, rinse thoroughly with water.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #ffffff; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6f7cd;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Sarabun, Tahoma; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\"><br \/>\n<strong>You should wash your hair every other day.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(2-3 times a week)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/item_%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A1-35.png\" width=\"36\" height=\"20\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\nAnd avoid using the product<br \/>\nContaining harsh chemicals<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%96%E0%B8%9A_2-60.png\" width=\"75\" height=\"8\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Scalp and hair care<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Avoid using very hot water to wash your hair, as it can dry out the scalp and stimulate oil production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Gently massage your scalp to stimulate blood circulation and help reduce dead skin cell buildup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #808080;\">Avoid using products with harsh chemicals, such as gels, sprays, or products containing alcohol, which can dry out the scalp or stimulate oil production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1437127461\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1702649592\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Using natural remedies to treat dandruff\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Using_natural_methods_to_treat_dandruff.webp\" alt=\"Using natural remedies to treat dandruff\" width=\"560\" height=\"405\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1848345301\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"item col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"maginBottomCaption\">\n<h3 class=\"caption\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 100%;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; font-family: Prompt;\">Using natural methods<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Massage coconut oil onto your scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes to 1 hour before rinsing it out. It helps retain moisture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with your shampoo and use it regularly as tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Mix yogurt and honey and apply it on your scalp. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off. It has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"message-box relative dark\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;\"><div class=\"message-box-bg-image bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"message-box-bg-overlay bg-fill fill\" style=\"background-color:rgb(230, 247, 205);\"><\/div><div class=\"container relative\"><div class=\"inner last-reset\">\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-857558390\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1896636710\" class=\"col medium-9 small-12 large-9\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\"> Do all 3 methods as often as needed or at least 2-3 times\/week. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/item_%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A1-35.png\" width=\"36\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;max-width:100px;height:2px;background-color:rgb(79, 145, 17);\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; font-family: Prompt;\">Treated by a doctor<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">It is best to see a doctor to <em>treat dandruff<\/em> . If regular shampoos are not effective or your condition is more severe, a dermatologist can provide advice and effective treatment. The doctor will do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1652609497\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-797286223\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-size: 18px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Diagnosis.webp\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Diagnosis<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Ask about your medical history and symptoms. Your doctor will ask about your history of dandruff and the symptoms you are experiencing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Scalp Examination: The doctor will examine your scalp and hair carefully to determine the cause.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1370498547\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Treat_dandruff_with_a_doctor.webp\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Medical treatment<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Treat with stronger medicated shampoos, such as those containing Ketoconazole, Selenium sulfide. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/common-2.webp\" width=\"44\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Treat with topical medications or creams if inflammation or itching is severe, such as steroid creams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">In severe cases, your doctor may prescribe oral medications, such as antifungal medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2098447464\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-size: 18px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Follow_up.webp\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-size: 18px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Follow-up<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">The doctor will make a follow-up appointment to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and adjust the method as necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">If treatment is unsuccessful, your doctor may modify your treatment plan, such as changing your medication or recommending alternative treatments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\u0e1e\u0e1a\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e17\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e34\u0e19\u0e17\u0e31\u0e0a\u0e40\u0e21\u0e14\u0e34\u0e41\u0e04\u0e23\u0e4c\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/See_a_doctor_at_Intouchmedicare_3-3.webp\" alt=\"\u0e1e\u0e1a\u0e41\u0e1e\u0e17\u0e22\u0e4c\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e34\u0e19\u0e17\u0e31\u0e0a\u0e40\u0e21\u0e14\u0e34\u0e41\u0e04\u0e23\u0e4c\" width=\"1150\" height=\"349\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">summarize<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Dandruff is a condition in which the skin thickens in certain areas of the scalp, causing flakes and itching. It is caused by normal changes in skin cells. Using special shampoos and proper care can help relieve the symptoms.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">If the problem is severe, consult a doctor for<\/span> <span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><em>dandruff treatment.<\/em><\/span><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/item_%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%8D-3.webp\" width=\"36\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #ffffff; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6f7cd;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Sarabun, Tahoma; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\"><br \/>\n<strong>Seeking medical treatment can help.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>To get an accurate diagnosis<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/item_%E0%B8%96%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%88-1.webp\" width=\"21\" height=\"22\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>and more effective treatment<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides better control and reduction of symptoms<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%96%E0%B8%9A_2-1.webp\" width=\"75\" height=\"8\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"text-2675464811\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: kanit; 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