Dandruff

Dandruff is a chronic condition that can almost always be controlled, but it may take a little patience and persistence.

In general, mild scaling can often be helped by daily cleansing with a gentle shampoo to reduce oiliness and cell buildup.

Follow the links below to find information about dandruff and its treatment.

Reviewed March 2011

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Title:   Cradle cap
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cradle cap is a form of dermatitis that affects the scalp of babies in their first few months of life. It causes greasy, yellow crusts on the scalp. Mild antidandruff shampoos or massaging with mineral oil followed the next day by gently lifting the crusts, can help.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Dandruff and itching scalp
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dandruff describes scaling and itching of the skin on the scalp. Dandruff causes white flakes on the scalp. Medicated or anti-dandruff shampoos can help. Seborrhoeic dermatitis has similar symptoms to dandruff. Cradle cap in babies is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis. Psoriasis can also cause an itchy scalp.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Dandruff in children - causes and treatment
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to recognising and treating dandruff in young children.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Dandruff - does your head feel itchy?
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Dandruff is itching and flaking of the scalp that some people start getting around puberty.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Dandruff: fast facts - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dandruff, the excessive shedding of skin from the scalp, is more of a cosmetic problem than a medical problem, and often responds to medicated shampoos.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Dandruff
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   If your head feels really itchy and you find small yellowish flakes falling onto your shoulders, then the chances are that you have dandruff.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Dandruff
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   If your head feels really itchy and you find small yellowish flakes falling onto your shoulders, the chances are that you have dandruff.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Dandruff
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   If your teenage child's head feels really itchy and you find small yellowish flakes falling onto his shoulders, the chances are that he has dandruff.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Dandruff: self-care - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dandruff is a common problem, affecting 15 to 20 per cent of the population, and occurs when dead skin cells are shed as flakes from the scalp. Find out what products are available for dandruff.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Dandruff treatments - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Medicated, antifungal and keratolytic shampoos are often useful products for the treatment of dandruff.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Hair Disorders
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on hair disorders and diseases, including hair loss and dandruff.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Dermatitis
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on dermatitis, dandruff, eczema and hives.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Dandruff - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out the causes of dandruff and how to treat it.
Date:   May 2007

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