Itchy scalp is a very common problem, and one of its main causes is dandruff. What is the relationship between them?
Itching is the body’s natural response to irritation. We’ve all experienced itching of some kind, whether it was a rough fabric brushing against our skin, a bee sting, or an allergic reaction to something.
It happens when a signal travels from the irritated area to the brain in an instant. The body experiences irritation and the itch arrives almost immediately after.
Itchy scalp can be one of the first signs of dandruff and often starts before flakes appear.
To understand how dandruff causes an itchy scalp, you first need to understand what causes dandruff.
Dandruff is a response to irritation. Natural microbes break down scalp oils into oleic acid, something some people are sensitive to. This causes itching, irritation, and visible flakes.
The body’s itching response happens so quickly that it often appears before any other symptoms of dandruff.
So even if you think you don’t have dandruff, an itchy scalp is often an early sign that dandruff is developing.
Whatever you do, resist the urge to scratch! If you scratch, all you'll do is damage your scalp and this leads to more irritation.
Fight the itch with our Itchy Scalp Care shampoo. Its soothing formula with eucalyptus will give you a refreshing sensation, while the anti-dandruff actives work to combat the root cause.
Use an anti-dandruff shampoo every time you wash your hair to keep flakes and itch away.
More information on itchy scalp
¹Due to dandruff
²Visible flakes, with regular use
