Dandruff is mainly characterized by white flakes in hair and is also accompanied by symptoms like inflammation and an itchy scalp. Although it is a frustrating hair condition, it is treatable.
There could be several causes of dandruff. It could develop in different types, and it is important to understand those before one can start treatment. In this article, we have discussed the different types of dandruff and how you can treat each.
Different Types Of Dandruff
1. Dry Skin-Related Dandruff
Dandruff often develops in people who generally have a dry scalp. Dry skin on the scalp can be caused due to extreme cold weather (as in winter months) or irregular hair shampooing.
People with curly hair may have a scalp drier than those with other hair types. Using sulfate shampoos that create a lot of foam can also cause and aggravate dry skin-related dandruff.
Symptoms: A feeling of tightness on your scalp and small, round, white dry flakes in hair.
2. Oily Scalp-Related Dandruff
However, overproduction of this sebum, which could occur due to puberty, pregnancy, stress, or irregular shampooing, can cause problems. When the excess sebum mixes with dirt and dead skin cells, it forms dandruff.
Symptoms: Yellow patches on the scalp, yellowish large dandruff flakes on the scalp, itching, and greasy hair.