A small amount of dandruff on the scalp is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not need to be eradicated. Increased dandruff may be caused by pathologic factors such as seborrheic dermatitis, tinea capitis, or may be considered related to other diseases. Antiandrogen and antifungal drugs can be given to help relieve symptoms.
1. Physiological factors: the cell growth rate of the scalp is relatively fast, there may be a small amount of dandruff shedding, which is a normal physiological phenomenon, so there is no need for special treatment.
2. Seborrheic dermatitis: Seborrheic dermatitis can occur in seborrheic areas, and if it occurs on the head, it may lead to increased dandruff. It can be treated with topical medicines such as dieldrin cream and tacrolimus cream.
3. Tinea capitis: Tinea capitis is a fungal infection in which the scalp is infected by fungi, which may destroy the local environment of the scalp and lead to increased dandruff. You can use ketoconazole lotion and selenium disulfide lotion externally, and take itraconazole capsules and terbinafine hydrochloride tablets orally if necessary.
4. Other diseases: scalp psoriasis, simple furuncle, ichthyosis, etc., if occurring in the scalp, may lead to increased dandruff. It is recommended not to use drugs blindly, you can go to the hospital dermatology department for examination, first to clarify the cause, and then give treatment for the cause of the disease.