Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Dandruff doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, it can sometimes contribute to it.

Oily and sticky dandruff, characterized by greasy hair and yellowish scales, stems from excess sebum and fungal growth.

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Sometimes you can experience what looks like a pimple—but it's really fungal acne. Dermatologists explain what it really is and how to treat it. My colleague caught her skin fungus from working out, ...

Dandruff is a skin condition that affects the scalp. Its primary characteristics include flakiness and itchiness. According to the Mayo Clinic, dandruff is considered to be a milder form of seborrheic ...

A lot of people don’t realize that just because you have dandruff doesn’t mean you have a dry scalp. While both conditions are incredibly common, dandruff and dry scalp are actually two different ...

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If you’ve got a flaky scalp, most likely you’re suffering from dandruff. This common condition is harmless but can be itchy, not to mention embarrassing when flakes noticeably snow down onto your ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is rumored to help with everything from sunburn and sore throats to headaches and heartburn. But what about apple ...

My colleague caught her skin fungus from working out, which actually makes sense...because Athlete's Foot is among the most notorious. "Fungal acne is also known as pityrosporum folliculitis," ...

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