Dandruff

Question 1

Dandruff - key symptoms (4)

Answer 1

White/grey flakes
Itchiness
Redness
Dryness

Question 2

Dandruff - extra questions (4)

Answer 2

Signs of infection
Severity
Any scaling elsewhere
Signs of seborrhoeic dermatitis

Question 3

Dandruff - explanation

Answer 3

A common scalp condition that causes flaking of the scalp, thought to be due to yeast overgrowth causing excessive skin cell production

Question 4

Dandruff - OTC treatment (drug, product, how it works, how to use it)

Answer 4

Ketoconazole shampoo
Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo
Reduces yeast overgrowth
Use every 3-4 days leaving in for 3 mins, then every 1-2 weeks as preventative
12 years +

Question 5

Dandruff - lifestyle (3)

Answer 5

Avoid over-washing
Reduce stress
Avoid too many hair products and styling

Question 6

Dandruff - referral (4)

Answer 6

No improvement after 4 weeks
Signs of infection
Scaling in other areas
Sebhorroeic dermatitis