These common conditions can be painful and embarrassing, but the good news is they’re treatable.
Hair and scalp conditions can affect a person’s self-confidence.
Conditions that affect the scalp and hair are not unusual, but they can be very embarrassing because they’re not easily hidden. “Our hair is part of our identity,” says Marnie B. Nussbaum, MD, a dermatologist in New York City. “When we experience issues with it, it may alter our confidence.”
Knowing how to spot and distinguish between scalp or hair problems is the first step to getting the right treatment. Here are some common conditions, what causes them, and what can be done about them.
Dandruff
As our scalps shed dead skin cells, a little bit of flaking is not cause for concern. But if those tiny white flakes are chronically littering your hairline and shoulders, then you may have dandruff. Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, the condition causes itchiness and can make your scalp inflamed and sore.
