Question 1

what parasite(s) live on hair similar to lice, goes in face pores, ears and nose are white like dandruff, and/or little black dots and make webs in hair on head, face. ears, body, itch, seem to grow under/in skin, worms in air bubble in pee/poop?

Accepted Answer

: You are probably referring to a mite - Demodex folliculorum.
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Question 2

what is dandruff caused by?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dandruff is flaking of the scalp.  It can be simple shedding of skin.  Can be due to sun burn.  Can be due to infection, inflammation or other acute causes.  Mostly, however, it is due to seborrheic dermatitis.  This is an inflammation of the skin often due to a low grade fungal infection or a reaction to oils in the scalp.  Best treated with tar shampoos or antifungal shampoos. Maybe topicals.

Question 3

what causes chronic dandruff in a guy?

Accepted Answer

Could be Fungal: Chronic itching and flaking in the scalp can be many things from just bad dandruff, to a fungal infection called tinea capitis, to scalp psoriasis and more.  If otc anti-dandruff shampoo is not helping, i would see a dermatologist.

Question 4

what causes dandruff? how can i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Yeast: Dandruff is seborrhiec dermatitis in the scalp. This is due to an overgrowth of yeast named pityrosporum ovale. Some make sebum (oils) especially preferential for them to grow. If your immune system reacts to it, your skin becomes inflamed red and flaky, thus the dandruff. Start by using head and shoulder, nizoral, (ketoconazole) neutrogena tgel or tsal shampoo, lather and leave in for 5-10min before rinsing.

Question 5

can dandruff cause pimples?

Accepted Answer

Dandruff: No. Dandruff is seborrheic dermatitis. Both dandruff and acne are common conditions but one does not cause the other.

Question 6

can asprin cause dry dandruff?

Accepted Answer

No: Aspirin typically does not cause hair loss.

Question 7

what causes thick dandruff on scalp?

Accepted Answer

Several posibilities: A fungus, malassezia lives on scalps of healthy adults without problems, sometimes growing out of control, feeding on oils inyour hair follicles. This can irritate your scalp and cause extra skin cells to grow, die and fall off, clumping with oil from your hair and scalp, making them appear white and flaky in your hair.  You may also have eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis.

Question 8

does oily scalp causes more dandruff ?

Accepted Answer

No one knows: No one really knows what causes dandruff but it may be caused by the overgrowth of a normal fungus on your scalp. Usually it is helped by washing your hair frequently with a dandruff shampoo if that does not work then you should see a dermatologist.

Question 9

will dandruff cause kinky damaged hair?

Accepted Answer

No Damage: Uncomplicated dandruff will not affect the hair shaft architecture.

Question 10

what will relieve dandruff caused by accutane?

Accepted Answer

DOVE: Dove body wash, either for men or unscented. Use daily in a nice, long shower, Wash hair and entire body with it. You can also use a conditioner rinse after, but probably will not need it. Can also try Aquaphor shampoo or Eucerin body wash. There is no blood test for back pain. Maybe the Accutane causes back pain, but probably there is a different cause.

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