If your scalp is a little red, dandruff may be the cause. Our practical guide will explain why your scalp is irritated and red.
A red scalp is usually a sign of irritation. When the body responds to irritation, it may send more blood to the skin's surface to deal with the irritant.
But it's difficult to identify the irritant. A red scalp can be caused by many things, including:
- dandruff
- seborrheic dermatitis
- sunburn
- eczema
- sensitive skin
Dandruff and red scalp
Dandruff is one of the most common causes of redness.
It occurs when the body reacts to the presence of Malassezia globosa, a microbe naturally present on all scalps.
50% of the world's population is sensitive to Malassezia, which causes irritation, redness, and dandruff.
Dandruff can cause itching, and scratching can further damage the scalp, making it even more irritated.
How to treat a red scalp
To treat a red scalp, you need to start with the root cause: in many cases, it's dandruff.
So choose a shampoo designed to help you get rid of dandruff. Our anti-dandruff shampoos have been clinically proven to help get rid of dandruff, and they also help reduce scalp redness¹.
Their pH-balanced formula is gentle enough for daily use to prevent dandruff. So you can continue to fight the source of irritation and redness.
Try our shampoos specifically designed to provide a soothing and refreshing sensation, such as the Eucalyptus Itchy Scalp Care shampoo that helps to fight itching caused by dandruff, by soothing and refreshing your scalp.
Learn more about itchy scalp
¹ caused by dandruff
