Myth Buster: If someone has flakes in their hair, they have dandruff. Not so! In fact, it most likely is dead skin. It’s very important to first determine if you have a dry scalp or dandruff. They are two very different things and many people who have dry scalp think they have dandruff. Dandruff is characterized by yellow, oily flakes whereas dry scalp is characterized by dry, white flakes and tightness in the scalp. Using dandruff-relief products on a dry scalp makes a dry scalp even worse, as it’s attempting decrease oil production in the scalp. Very often, people assume they have dandruff and attempt to treat the dandruff, which increases the underlying condition, which is dry scalp.
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 15:00:00 +0000