1. Dandruff is a Warning Sign of an Unhealthy Scalp

Dandruff appears as flakey deposits of dead skin on the scalp. Having dandruff is a warning sign the scalp is unhealthy. Are there also other red flags, like itching and burning? Or painful bumps with pus?

2. The Root Cause of Dandruff Can Lead to Hair Loss

Dandruff is a manifestation of Seborrheic Dermatitis, a type of scalp inflammation caused by a fungal infection called Malassezia.

A full-blown version makes the scalp itchy, sensitive and inflamed with small painful bumps. In such severe cases, dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis inflammation accelerates hair loss

3. Dandruff is Treatable – Washing Hair Daily is Crucial!

The itching and flaking of dandruff, as well as the underlying fungal condition of seborrheic dermatitis, can be controlled.

Malassezia is oil-loving and feeds on sebum.

Hence for mild dandruff, wash with a gentle shampoo daily to reduce oil and skin debris buildup.

If that doesn’t help, alternate normal/anti-hair fall shampoo with a medicated dandruff shampoo containing anti-fungal ingredients that can kill the Malassezia.  

If you have tried medicated shampoo regularly for a while and the dandruff isn’t getting better, speak with your doctor – this may require a prescription strength lotion or shampoo, or it might be another diagnosis altogether.

At IYAC, our doctors provide a medical diagnosis with our AI-powered trichoscopy analysis and have curated a broad range of scientifically-backed hair treatments and products to improve your scalp health and hair quality. 

Specifically, there’s hair cpr .  

This gentle scalp rejuvenation treatment nurtures the scalp with bio-identical growth factors and cytokines to reduce inflammation and trigger the growth phase of the hair follicles. A relaxing scalp massage and LED light therapy that boosts scalp circulation are included in each session. The nett effect? Scalp health improves so that hair can grow thick and strong.

If you are experiencing any hair woes, ask us for help and experience the IYAC difference.