"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If your scalp is itchy and your shoulders are often covered with a snowfall of flakes, you’ve ...

Psoriasis and dandruff are both fairly common scalp conditions and are often confused. Somewhere between 2 and 3 percent of the population has psoriasis, and about half of these people have scalp ...

When you first notice the telltale signs of scalp psoriasis, you might think you actually have dandruff. After all, scalp psoriasis may cause itching and white flakes, just like dandruff. Despite the ...

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 ...

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Dandruff is a common problem caused by excess yeast-like fungus (Malassezia), which grows on the scalp, causing mild inflammation of the scalp and shedding of skin (Image: Pexels) At some point in ...

Dr Priyanka Kuri shared how we can distinguish between dandruff and psoriasis to seek immediate medical intervention. Here’s what you need to know. Dandruff can cause itchy, flaky scalp and even fall ...

The most important step, however, is treating dandruff early. “The longer the scalp stays inflamed, the higher the risk of ...

Many people suffer from an occasionally itchy scalp, but for some, it's a symptom of a something much deeper—a psoriasis outbreak. It's a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can happen anywhere ...

Dandruff cannot be fully cured, but it can be controlled with the right care. Using anti-dandruff shampoos with special ...

Although diet doesn’t directly cause dandruff, maintaining a balanced diet and limiting processed foods can help lower inflammation and support overall scalp health, she adds. While dandruff isn’t ...