Does your hair smell even after washing it? Dermatologists explain the causes behind a smelly scalp, as well as the proven ways to treat and prevent it.

Unlike typical skin infections, scalp yeast manifestations often present subtly, with symptoms ranging from mild itching to more pronounced irritation and localized skin changes.

“They each have unique purposes, but in general, they all work to reduce yeast, inflammation, and flakiness on the scalp,” she says. What Are Some Best Practices for Preventing Scalp Buildup?

This inflammation is driven by our skin reacting to yeast on the scalp. Yeast lives on everyone’s scalp, but some people react to it, leading to inflammation, itchy scalp, and flaky skin.” ...

Dandruff and scalp psoriasis, though sharing symptoms like itching and flakes, differ significantly. Dandruff is a mild, temporary condition treatable with over-the-counter solutions, often linked to ...

Candida (Yeast) A far less common cause of scalp infection, candida is a yeast infection for your dome.

Selsun Blue contains selenium sulfide, which combats the overproduction of yeast on your scalp, Dr. Zeichner explains. Here are effective anti-dandruff shampoo recommendations for itchy, flaky scalps.

So if you’re dealing with flaking caused by this excess of yeast, applying the types of heavier moisturizing products you relied on all winter long to your scalp won’t help—it can actually ...

Sticky, oily dandruff is a frustrating condition caused by excess oil and yeast overgrowth, not poor hygiene. Regular ...

Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp has two main targets. One is to reduce the colonization of the Malassezia yeast.

A hair scientist explains what a flaky scalp really means, how to treat dandruff, and the products and ingredients to use in order to keep it at bay.