OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been suffering from an itchy flaky scalp for over a year. Q: I’M a 72-year-old ...

Dandruff vs dry scalp Know the differences and get expert tips on how to manage them with the right shampoos and treatments ...

Avoiding scalp fungus is the easiest treatment. Keep your skin and hair clean and dry, be careful when sharing clothing and ...

1. Heavy styling products. These can weigh down hair and trap dirt and oil, leading to an oily appearance quite quickly.

“Dandruff is caused by an elevation of fungus on the surface of the scalp," says Gaunitz. "The main difference between dandruff and a dry scalp is that dandruff is an actual medical ...

When your scalp becomes dry, it starts shedding flakes ... The excess oil creates a breeding ground for Malassezia, a yeast-like fungus that irritates the scalp and causes flakiness.

Dealing with dandruff can be a headache so to stop this headache here are some simple yet effective DIY mask to fight dandruff.