How can you remove dandruff at home?

Dandruff causes loose white or yellowish flakes and may come with scalp itch. It is not a sign of poor hygiene. Seborrheic Dermatitis can cause more persistent flaking, redness, greasy scale, or changes around the eyebrows, ears, and sides of the nose. A dry or flaky scalp can also result from irritation, psoriasis, eczema, or a reaction to hair products, so appearance alone does not identify the cause.

Wash the scalp regularly and follow the label directions for a Medicated Shampoo Treatment. Work the product into the scalp rather than only the hair, and leave it on for the stated contact time before rinsing. Avoid scratching, very hot water, heavy product build-up, and fragranced products that sting. If scale is thick or greasy, loosen it gently during washing rather than scraping. A clinician may recommend Topical Antifungal Treatment when yeast-related inflammation is suspected.

Book an assessment if flaking persists despite correct shampoo use, returns quickly, or extends beyond the scalp. Seek care sooner for painful cracks, pus, marked redness, thick plaques, patchy hair loss, or sores from scratching. Urgent help is appropriate for facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or a severe reaction after a hair or scalp product.

Ask whether your symptoms fit dandruff or Seborrheic Dermatitis, which active shampoo ingredient to try, how long to use it, and what to do if the scalp remains itchy.