Flaky scalp occurs when the scalp sheds dead skin cells. It is often observed in dandruff. The other causes are shampooing hair too often, improper rinsing of shampoo on the hair, cold weather, stress, bad reaction to hair products, scalp psoriasis, and eczema. Using anti-dandruff shampoo helps to reduce dandruff and flaky scalp. The other treatment options are given by consulting a dermatologist.
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Is my DHT level causing mild hair fall and flaky scalp?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. For the past three months, I have had mild hair fall. I lose around 2 to 10 hair after every shower. I have never had hair fall in the past. I also did a background check with my family history; none had any baldness even in the 70s. I fear this would be the result of m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flaky scalp not responding to Noskurf (combination of Climbazole, Piroctone Olamine, Aminodermine, and almond oil) lotion may be scalp psoriasisand need steroid plus Salicylic acid 6 % combination lotion. The pain is due to hair root inflammation, which is commonly s... Read Full »