How to Get Rid of Dandruff, According to Board-Certified Dermatologists

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incredibly common for all hair types, but it also has a variety of potential causes. That said, constant white flakes of dead skin cells on your clothes can get pretty frustrating.But first: What is dandruff?

Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff is an inflammatory response to an imbalance in the scalp microbiome. “This causes the overgrowth of Malassezzia, a normal yeast found on the scalp,” says , a board-certified dermatologist in NYC. “This overgrowth causes an inflammatory reaction, which leads to scalp flaking and itching.”While there is no known cure for dandruff, there are plenty of treatment options.

Ahead, everything you need to know about how to get rid of dandruff.According to , FAAD, a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist, there isn’t one clearly defined cause for the scalp condition. “While we do not completely understand all of the causes of dandruff, we do know that the oils on our skin [sebum], a friendly yeast that lives there [Malassezia], and our sensitivity to the interaction between the two can all play a role in how likely we are to get dandruff,” she explains. “Areas of high sebum production such as the scalp, parts of the face, and the center of the chest are the most common areas where we see dandruff.”Additionally, there may be other factors such as medical conditions and environmental causes. “Flares are common when the weather turns cold and dry, and stress can also trigger a flare,” says , a board-certified dermatologist in NYC.