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- What is dandruff?
- Symptoms of dandruff
- Causes of dandruff
- Prevention of dandruff
- Risk factors for dandruff
- Complications of dandruff
- When to see a doctor about dandruff
- Diagnosis of dandruff
- Conventional treatment of dandruff
- Alternative/complementary treatment of dandruff
- Living with dandruff
- Caring for someone with dandruff
In general, it is very unusual for dandruff to cause any complications at all. If there are any complications, the only possibilities are:
- Infection - it can be possible, albeit very rare, for an infection to occur if there is any broken skin on the scalp. If the skin on the scalp becomes excessively itchy, the constant scratching can break open the skin a little, which is how the bacteria can enter and cause an infection. While this is exceedingly rare, it can occur, so visit your doctor to prescribe appropriate treatment
- Reaction to medicated shampoo - the only other complication of dandruff, is not a result of the condition but due to an adverse reaction to the medicated shampoos or other medications that your doctor has prescribed for you. If you have sensitive skin and your scalp/face become irritate or inflamed by the medicated shampoo, you need to stop using it and consult your doctor to find a more appropriate treatment option
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< 5: risk factors 7: when to see a doctor > Last reviewed: 16 August 2007 || Last updated: 29 January 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
