Is your dry scalp caused by dandruff? Find out how to tell, and what to do about it.
First, check the symptoms
Whatever the cause of dryness, the symptoms are almost always the same:
- Tight scalp
- Itching
- Flakes
In some cases, the scalp may even be red.
Some people experience all of these symptoms, while others only experience one or two.
Is it dandruff?
If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s highly likely to be caused by dandruff.
It affects 50% of the world’s population and is one of the leading causes of a dry scalp.
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Dandruff damages the skin on your scalp surface. This compromises your natural moisture barrier and allows essential moisture to escape.
So, even if you don’t see flakes, the damage caused by dandruff can be the root cause of your scalp’s dry skin.
Lotions and moisturisers won’t help
When your skin is dry, your go-to solution is usually lotions and moisturisers.
For your scalp, these will be unhelpful, particularly if the cause is dandruff related.
Firstly, these can weigh hair down and can be difficult to apply to the skin where you need them.
Secondly, they don’t treat dandruff. So, the root cause of your dry scalp won’t be affected and is likely to return.
The best treatment is an anti-dandruff shampoo, like our Dry Scalp Shampoo: it contains 3 moisturisers to hydrate your scalp fast, while effectively treating dandruff.
And with dandruff under control, your body has time to repair the damage to your skin’s natural moisture defences.
Still experiencing a dry scalp?
If you have tried our Dry Scalp Shampoo and used it exclusively for 2-3 weeks, you should have forgotten about your dry scalp problems.
But if not, it could be that your dry scalp is caused by something other than dandruff.
If this is the case, it’s best to contact your dermatologist who will be able to identify the cause and prescribe the right treatment.
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