Understanding types of dandruff: Dry vs. greasy
Dandruff? Whether dry or greasy, you’ll find help here.
Dry or greasy dandruff: Differences and effective remedies
The scalp is constantly forming new cells and shedding old ones. You don’t even notice this process unless it gets out of balance. As a result, dry or greasy dandruff forms. The difference: greasy dandruff is yellowish, plaque-like and oily. It sticks to the hair. Dry dandruff is small and white. It trickles from the head onto the shoulders.
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What causes dandruff?
In most cases, the causes of dandruff are harmless. However, it can also hide serious skin conditions such as psoriasis or neurodermatitis. If the problem persists for a long time, you should therefore consult a dermatologist. However, dandruff is often not caused by a specific disease, but by external influences and lifestyle habits. These factors promote dandruff: 1. dry scalp: A dry scalp can cause dandruff to be shed more quickly and be visible. 2. excessive sebum production: Excessive sebum production can lead to greasy dandruff, which often looks yellowish and greasy. 3. yeast infections: Yeast infections, particularly Malassezia, can promote the formation of dandruff, especially in people who are sensitive to them. 4. stress and psychological strain: Stress can increase sebum production and therefore promote dandruff. 5. incorrect hair care: the use of overly aggressive shampoos or frequent hair washing can irritate the scalp and cause dandruff. 6. environmental influences: Extreme weather, air pollution and other environmental factors can irritate the scalp and promote dandruff. 7. diet and nutrition: An unbalanced diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies, which can affect skin health and promote dandruff.
Oily and dry dandruff: The difference
Dry dandruff appears in the form of small, white flakes of skin that trickle from the scalp onto clothing. They are accompanied by a feeling of tightness and itching. They indicate a disturbed moisture balance. Normally, your scalp is surrounded by a protective lipid film. If there is an insufficient supply of nutrients, this becomes permeable, causing the skin to increasingly lose moisture. If it dries out, it starts to flake. Various triggers promote dry dandruff: Heat from hot blow-drying Hormone fluctuations Sun exposure Dry heating air Severe cold/heat Styling products that dry out the scalp Aggressive shampoos Frequent hair washing Oily dandruff is large, flaky and yellowish in color. It sticks to the scalp and hair. The oily deposits are a symptom of disturbed skin flora. Normally, the sebaceous glands produce sufficient sebum to protect the scalp from harmful environmental influences and moisture loss. If they produce too much sebum, microorganisms and germs have free rein. If yeasts accumulate on the head, greasy yellowish plaques develop. Note: If the greasy dandruff is accompanied by redness or agonizing itching, you should have the causes clarified by a dermatologist. This could be due to seborrheic eczema (chronic scaly skin rash). If you scratch your head frequently, bacteria can penetrate the skin and cause inflammation.
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What to do about dry and greasy dandruff?
Now that we have clarified the difference between dry and oily dandruff, let’s take a look at the various treatment options. If you have a dry scalp, it is important to moisturize it sufficiently. Anti-dandruff shampoos are too aggressive for an already damaged scalp. Shampoos with a mild formulation and hydrating ingredients are better. To allow the protective lipid film to regenerate, you should only wash your hair with lukewarm water every two to three days at most. Air dry it or set the hairdryer to the lowest setting to avoid unnecessarily stressing the scalp and lengths. Avoid styling products with alcohol, as these have a drying effect. If you have oily dandruff associated with seborrhoeic eczema, this is often caused by malassezia fungus. Shampoos with the active ingredients Zinc Pyrithione and Piroctone Olamine are suitable for combating this. Salicylic acid prevents inflammation on oily skin and removes oily flakes. Shampoos with mimosa and pepper extracts have a natural effect. They have a similar effect to zinc pyrithione, but are milder on the scalp. In severe cases, the dermatologist will prescribe products with fumaric acid.
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FAQs - Frequently asked questions
How can I recognize dry or greasy dandruff?
Dry scales are small, white and trickle off the head. Oily dandruff is large, yellowish and has the shape of small plates. The oily deposits stick to the scalp and hair, so they do not fall off.
Can you have dry and oily dandruff?
As oily and dry dandruff have different causes, they cannot occur at the same time. Oily dandruff is caused by excessive sebum production. In the case of dry dandruff, the protective lipid film is damaged, which leads to a loss of moisture, resulting in the formation of dry flakes.
Is dandruff the same as a dry scalp?
Dry scalp is characterized by a feeling of tightness and itching. Dry dandruff and redness can also occur. If the skin lacks moisture, this can cause your hair to appear dry, dull and brittle.
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