Help me understand why I am losing hair! [more inside]
posted by setanor on Nov 24, 2009 - 26 answers

I have seborrhoeic dermatitis/dandruff and my scalp itches so much it is often painful. The dermatologist recommended OTC shampoos help, but only turn the problem from impossible to ignore to bad. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Jun 21, 2009 - 18 answers

Apparently I have scalp psoriasis. What should I do now? [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on Jan 13, 2009 - 15 answers

I've recently decided that, at the age of 40, I'm old enough to deal with facial hair. I now have a pretty reasonable goatee, but now I've run into a new trouble: dandruff of the chin. [more inside]
posted by mephron on Jan 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Question about dreading my hair if I (think I might) suffer from seborrhoeic dermatitis (sort of like dandruff). [more inside]
posted by baphomet on Nov 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Cat dandruff: miracle solution? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Sep 2, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the most "stripping", powerfully cleansing shampoo out there? Prell isn't enough. I need something that can remove a tablespoon of oil from a head of medium-length hair. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 14, 2008 - 36 answers

Cat-filter: Can cats go in reverse? Why does our cat compulsively sit on my laptop? How does the groomer trim his butt fur and nails without getting scalped? Is there a way to treat his dry skin? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Jan 29, 2008 - 37 answers

My dandruff is back, and bad. Help! [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Dec 11, 2007 - 28 answers

Looking for an all-natural, hair-friendly, anti-dandruff shampoo. [more inside]
posted by Elmo Oxygen on Sep 20, 2007 - 16 answers

I am male. I have had dandruff or flaky scapl for as long as I remember. The OTC shampoos do nothing. Sometimes I think it might just be dry scalp. What can I do?
posted by contog on May 15, 2007 - 38 answers

Is frequently wearing hats a bad idea if you have dandruff? Some days it's cold enough to warrant a hat, but mostly I just like hats and not having to do my hair. Would styling it with hair product be any better or worse?
posted by luftmensch on Dec 13, 2006 - 5 answers

My scalp itches terribly in one spot. I'm not sure how to tell wether it's dandruff, dry scalp, an allergy or some silly nervous condition that makes me scratch it. [more inside]
posted by FortyT-wo on Mar 31, 2006 - 13 answers

My cat has dandruff. [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Jan 16, 2006 - 12 answers

What can people tell me about dandruff? Is it just dead skin cells that get mixed up in your hair or is it some major dry scalp problem like the commercials tell me? I've been reading some very conflicting reports as of late. What's the best treatment for it? Is treatment necessary or even healthy?
posted by Slimemonster on Apr 7, 2004 - 14 answers

Ask MetaFlaker: Dandruff [more] [more inside]
posted by TimeFactor on Feb 6, 2004 - 15 answers