Dandruff or dry scalp? Know the real causes, differences, and explore the best dermatologist-guided scalp and hair fall treatments at AK Clinics. If you’ve ever spotted tiny white flakes on your scalp and wondered, “Is this dandruff… or is my scalp just dry?” you’re not alone. The early signs look similar, and that’s why most people get confused between dandruff and dry scalp. Dandruff usually develops when the scalp produces excess oil, which mixes with flakes and creates an ideal environment for Malassezia fungal overgrowth. This fungus releases irritants that trigger itching, redness, and scalp inflammation, all of which worsen dandruff. In […]

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a condition of the skin that can happen in various parts of the body including the scalp. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by raised reddish scaly lesions over the involved region. It can vary from mild disease with few lesions to severe disease involving the entire body. One of the common areas affected is the scalp. Scalp psoriasis can occur alone or with involvement of other areas of the body. The first and most important thing to understand about scalp psoriasis is that it is not contagious – as a matter of fact, […]

While all of us pay a lot of attention to our hair, we do tend to neglect our scalp, which is actually just as important. For many people, the start of their hair loss lies in their ignoring the health of their scalp. There are several conditions that can affect the scalp, and is the case with all illnesses, understanding the root cause is the first step for proper diagnosis. There are numerous conditions that can affect the scalp and some of them might start in infancy! Some of the most common conditions include: Seborrheic dermatitis: This is a condition, […]