Dandruff / Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which small pieces of dry skin flake off from the scalp and is usually associated with itching. Dandruff is considered to be a mild form of an inflammatory disorder of skin called "Seborrhoeic Dermatitis”.

Diagnosis of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis is chiefly on history and clinical examination. The treatment options include antidandruff shampoos, cleansers, anti-inflammatory creams/ lotions, antifungals and keratolytics.