Is dandruff caused by an oily or dry scalp?

Answer 1

Dandruff, a scaly condition of the scalp caused by hair follicle becoming blocked with excess sebum ,is caused mostly by oily skin and acne.More simple remedies for dandruff at http://usefulinfo-dandruff.blogspot.com/

Answer 2

It's Caused From A Dry Scalp That's Why When You Itch It The White Dandruff Comes Off...it sounds icky but you can just get some head and sholders...

Answer 3

Dandruff (also called scurf and historically termed Pityriasis capitis) is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Some people, however, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers, experience an unusually large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation. Most cases of dandruff can be easily treated with specialized shampoos. Dandruff is not an organism like lice; it is just dead skin that accumulates in the scalp. Dandruff is unlikely to be the cause of hair loss.

Excessive flaking can also be a symptom of seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection or excoriation associated with infestation of head lice.

Dandruff is a global phenomenon and many people find that dandruff can cause social or self-esteem problems. Treatment may be important purely for psychological reasons.

Answer 4

As an African American, my dandruff was caused by dry skin. When I went to the dermatologist, I got a prescription for Nizoral shampoo. Head and Shoulders did nothing for me. This stuff worked great. I used it a couple of times and I haven't had dandruff since. That was back in 1999!! I'm sure results will vary with each person. It is prescription only.

Answer 5

The doctor told me it can be caused by either. I used to have dandruff because I had an oily scalp. It can also be caused by a fungus... most dandruff shampoos have an anti-fungal active ingredient.

Answer 6

Neither. It's caused by a skin yeast. Both dry and oily heads can suffer from dandruff.

Answer 7

Dandruff is one of the most common scalp problems. But it is surprising that no precise cause off dandruff is known. There is therefore no cure for dandruff, but you can treat it whenever it shows.

Answer 8

both ..dry scalp is from a dry scalp flaky scalp treatment is moisture..dandruff is from oily scalp from a fungus and its large yellow pus filled scales coming off the scalp i don't think you have that...for the first prob use nizoral it works in one try

Answer 9

Dry scalp.

Answer 10

Dry, put some vaseline in your hair over night along your scalp and it will go away, just be sure to rinse out the vaseline real good