Understanding Dandruff -- Symptoms

Medically Reviewed by Kumar Shital, DO on September 18, 2023
Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors
1 min read

The symptoms of dandruff include:

  • Flakes of skin that range from small and white to large, greasy, and yellow
  • Itchy flaking that appears on the scalp or eyebrows; around the hairline, ears, or nose; or in the center of the chest or back

 

Scaling is greasy and yellow and does not respond to over-the-counter dandruff shampoos and lotions; you may have seborrheic dermatitis and need more aggressive treatment to relieve the redness, itching, and flaking.