This guide is educational and is not a diagnosis.
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Overview
Educational information about dandruff. Online care may or may not be appropriate; a clinician must evaluate your individual circumstances.
Common symptoms
- Scalp flakes
- Itching
- Scalp irritation
How to request a review
Submitting the intake form places your case in the clinician review queue, not a live appointment. Complete the required intake and consent forms; a licensed clinician reviews your case and replies by secure message. There is no phone or video call. Prescriptions only when medically appropriate.
When to seek urgent or in-person care
- Painful swelling
- Pus or spreading infection
- Sudden hair loss with scalp inflammation
For a possible medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency care.