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 […]

There are so many people, all over the world, who have noticed white flakes on their shoulders, and have felt embarrassment because of the same. While many people will immediately think that it is dandruff, there are actually other issues that can also lead to flaking, a condition that looks similar to dandruff. In order to find a solution to the same, it is important that you first decipher what the condition is. What is Dandruff? While there are many people who think that dandruff is a condition caused when the scalp has become dry, this is actually not the […]