Dandruff  Information for adults

• The scalp is itchy and flakey.
• One or more of the following areas may have patches of red, scaly skin: the scalp, hairline, forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, creases of the nose and ears, ear canals, beard areas, breastbone, midback, groin, or armpit.
• In darker skin, affected areas may look lighter in color.

Mild dandruff – only some flaking with or without redness in a few small areas
Moderate dandruff – several areas affected with bothersome redness and itch
Severe dandruff – large areas of redness, severe itch, and unresponsive to self-care measures