ITCHY SCALP – IS IT DANDRUFF?
One of the leading causes of itchy scalp is dandruff. Find out if dandruff is behind your itchy scalp.
How does dandruff cause itchy scalp?
Dandruff comes about when the scalp is irritated by oleic acid, produced by the naturally occurring microbe Malassezia globosa. This irritation is what causes that annoying itch.
This irritation is what causes that annoying itch.
How can you tell if it’s dandruff?
Look for the other symptoms of dandruff which include redness, dryness and visible flakes. A combination of any of these symptoms and itchiness points to dandruff being the cause.