Dandruff Troubling You? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever worn a black shirt only to spot little white flakes sitting on your shoulders? Or found yourself scratching your scalp in the middle of a meeting, hoping no one notices? If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Dandruff is one of the most common hair and scalp problems people face, and yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. As a dermatologist practicing in Visakhapatnam, I meet patients almost every single day who walk in asking the same question: "Doctor, why does my dandruff keep coming back no matter what shampoo I use?" In this blog, I want to break down dandruff in the simplest way possible — what causes it, common myths around it, and how you can manage it effectively with the right guidance from a hair doctor. What Exactly Is Dandruff? Dandruff is a common scalp condition where the skin on your scalp sheds dead skin cells faster than normal, causing white or yellowish flakes to appear on your hair and shoulders. It is often accompanied by...