NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. It happens to the best of us: You scratch your head or ...

Dandruff does not only spoil your look, but it can be embarrassing especially when your fingers emerge white after scratching your head. Dandruff is as result of shedding off of dry dead skin from the ...

The arrival of the monsoon brings welcome relief from the scorching summer heat, but it can also create the perfect ...

If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are bothersome, they’re not typically a cause for concern. But what does it mean when you notice a ...

Monsoon humidity can worsen dandruff by creating conditions that promote fungal growth, excess oil and scalp irritation. Here ...

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 ...

Dandruff is a common scaly, itchy scalp condition. Although not contagious, it can be embarrassing and quite difficult to treat. Dandruff can look like white or yellowish flakes on the scalp, hair, ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Scratching your head and seeing little flames of dandruff fall onto ...

Wet dandruff symptoms may worsen with hormonal changes, stress, or cold, dry weather. Diagnosis involves checking the scalp for flaking, oiliness, and redness. Coal tar shampoos and tea tree oil may ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Scalp psoriasis is a ...