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Condition Information

• Key Features
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  Key Features

  • Dry skin on the scalp
  • Visible shedding of oily white or yellow flakes
  • May itch or be irritable
  • May get worse during fall and winter
  • Can often be easily managed

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• Condition Details
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  Condition Details Dandruff is the result of excessive shedding of dead skin flakes from the scalp. There may be minor itching, but no redness or scabbing occurs. There may be minimal inflammation that is not visible...
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• Other Similar Conditions
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  Other Similar Conditions

  • Dry Skin
  • Eczema
  • Rosacea
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Treatment Options

• Treatment Overview
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  Treatment Overview In most cases, dandruff can be controlled by switching shampoo brands or by cutting back on the use of styling products. More serious cases may require the use of medicated shampoos...
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• Prescriptions
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  Prescriptions

  • Antifungal shampoos
  • Steroid Lotions