The most visible symptom is the flakes themselves that can be seen on the scalp, in the hair and sometimes on people’s shoulders. These can vary in size, from small and fine to larger clumps.
Dandruff also has symptoms that are only felt. These include feelings of a tight, dry and itchy scalp. Of course, an itchy scalp only makes things worse: the more you scratch, the more flakes you dislodge. Not only this, scratching your head can make your hair look dull and lifeless and damage the strands which makes them weaker.
However, not everyone who thinks they have dandruff may have dandruff. Conditions such as psoriasis are often mistaken for dandruff. If your dandruff is mild, washing your hair every day with a gentle shampoo could improve your condition. Try using anti-dandruff shampoo if your dandruff is more severe or a regular shampoo doesn’t work. If you don’t notice a difference after a few weeks, then it’s worth making an appointment to see your doctor.
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