Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis

What are Dandruff & Seborrheic Dermatitis?

Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis are common scalp conditions that cause flaking, itching, redness, and irritation of the scalp. Dandruff is the milder form, usually presenting as white flakes and mild itching, while Seborrheic Dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can also affect the face, eyebrows, ears, chest, and other oil-producing areas of the body. It often causes greasy scales, redness, persistent itching, and yellowish flakes.

At New Touch Skin & Hair Care Clinic, we offer comprehensive treatment for Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis using advanced dermatological care and personalized treatment plans. Our experienced dermatologists identify the underlying cause of your scalp condition and recommend the most effective combination of medicated shampoos, topical therapies, and lifestyle guidance to control symptoms, restore scalp health, and prevent recurrence.

Why Choose New Touch?

Experienced Dermatologists

Our dermatologists have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and other chronic scalp disorders.

Comprehensive Scalp Evaluation

We carefully assess your scalp, hair health, skin condition, and lifestyle factors to determine the exact cause of your symptoms.

Customized Treatment Approach

Every patient receives an individualized treatment plan based on the severity of flaking, itching, oil production, and scalp inflammation.

Advanced Clinical Care

Our clinic combines medicated therapies, antifungal treatments, scalp care protocols, and expert guidance for effective symptom control.

Ongoing Care & Prevention

We provide regular follow-up, scalp care advice, lifestyle recommendations, and preventive strategies to reduce recurrence and maintain a healthy scalp.

FAQs


Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis that mainly causes white flakes and itching on the scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis is a more severe inflammatory condition that can also cause redness, greasy yellow scales, and may affect the face, ears, eyebrows, chest, and other oily areas of the body.
Several factors may contribute, including overgrowth of Malassezia yeast, excess oil production, genetic predisposition, stress, hormonal changes, weather conditions, and certain medical conditions.
Symptoms include white or yellow flakes, itchy scalp, redness, greasy patches, irritation, scaling, and sometimes involvement of the eyebrows, nose, ears, beard area, or chest.
No. Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are not contagious and cannot spread from one person to another through contact.
Treatment may include medicated shampoos containing antifungal ingredients, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medications, scalp lotions, and personalized skincare recommendations depending on the severity of the condition.