Think you might have dandruff? What signs should you look out for? Find out with our experts’ guide.
The symptom everyone knows – visible flakes Flakes are the most noticeable sign of dandruff. You can see them in your hair, on your scalp and on your shoulders.
Dandruff flakes can range from quite small and white, to large and yellowish in more severe cases. They’re formed when skin cells on your scalp renew faster than usual. The excess dead cells shed as visible flakes.
A red, irritated scalp You might also notice your scalp looks red in the places where the skin has become irritated and inflamed.
This happens because of your scalp’s reaction to substances produced by the microbe Malassezia globosa. Some people are much more sensitive to these irritants than others.
An itchy head could be dandruff A scalp irritated by dandruff can itch a lot – but try not to scratch! If you give in to the temptation, you’ll probably only make the problem worse and cause further damage to the surface cells on your scalp.
Dry scalp and tight feeling Dandruff can cause a dry scalp as it disrupts the skin’s natural moisture barrier. It’s a similar feeling to having dry skin anywhere else on your body and can be accompanied by a feeling of tightness.
If you have all these symptoms, or even just one of them, it’s possible you have dandruff. Use Head & Shoulders Classic Clean shampoo to quickly tackle all dandruff symptoms.
The unique formula with pyrithione zinc (ZPT) fights the root cause of dandruff, soothing irritation and leaving you with a healthy, flake-free¹ scalp.
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