DRY DANDRUFF OR OILY DANDRUFF ?

DRY DANDRUFF

Dry dandruff occurs regularly. It is visible to the naked eye and appears as patches of the horny layer of the scalp. They are white, flat and come off spontaneously. Dandruff often comes with unpleasant itching. It usually goes hand in hand with a dry scalp. Dandruff is a disorder in the formation of the epidermis, which is caused by the fact that the cells of the basal layer of the epidermis divide too quickly. The cells that rise to the surface of the skin do not have time to lose their water and harden. They reach the surface without being sufficiently dried out; this forms clusters of cells on the scalp, which are called dandruff.

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OILY DANDRUFF

Oily dandruff is small, round, yellowish and greasy. It adheres to the scalp and hair. It forms a yellowish, sticky layer. They are accompanied by itching. In general, they are the result of seborrhea, i.e. an overproduction of the sebaceous glands.

DRY DANDRUFF

Dry dandruff occurs regularly. It is visible to the naked eye and appears as patches of the horny layer of the scalp. They are white, flat and come off spontaneously. Dandruff often comes with unpleasant itching. It usually goes hand in hand with a dry scalp. Dandruff is a disorder in the formation of the epidermis, which is caused by the fact that the cells of the basal layer of the epidermis divide too quickly. The cells that rise to the surface of the skin do not have time to lose their water and harden. They reach the surface without being sufficiently dried out; this forms clusters of cells on the scalp, which are called dandruff.

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OILY DANDRUFF

Oily dandruff is small, round, yellowish and greasy. It adheres to the scalp and hair. It forms a yellowish, sticky layer. They are accompanied by itching. In general, they are the result of seborrhea, i.e. an overproduction of the sebaceous glands.

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Consult Carole Raby (Trichologist)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What causes dandruff ?
Dandruff is most often caused by pityriasis, a fungus that colonizes the scalp and disrupts its cell renewal system. Indeed, the skin of the skull constantly eliminates dead cells to make new ones (just like for all skin areas).
How do you know if you have oily or dry dandruff ?
Oily dandruff concerns greasy hair. They are more voluminous than dry dandruff and therefore more visible. They are also more resistant and do not fall off as easily as dry ones.
Is dandruff contagious ?
No, you can’t “catch” dandruff, nor can you pass it on to someone else.
How do I get rid of dandruff ?
To obtain more information on this hair problem, please make an appointment for a free consultation with our trichology specialists. They will be happy to guide you through a treatment adapted to your needs.

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I finally got rid of my dandruff! I would like to thank Carole for offering me a free consultation and the right treatment.

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