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dandruff
A fine scaling of the scalp due to exfoliation of epidermis. The dandruff adheres to hair resulting in the appearance of white- gray scales.
Also see dander & seborrheic dermatitis.
Management:
1) hygiene
2) dandruff shampoos
a) Head & Shoulder
b) Selsum Blue
Related
seborrheic dermatitis; seborrhea; cradle cap (infants)
General
dander
hair disease
scalp disorder
References
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
- DeAngelis YM, Gemmer CM, Kaczvinsky JR et al
Three etiologic facets of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis:
Malassezia fungi, sebaceous lipids, and individual sensitivity.
J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc. 2005 Dec;10(3):295-7.
PMID: 16382685