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If your scalp itches and flakes, your doctor can tell if it’s dandruff or a more serious problem like psoriasis, a disease that causes red, scaly patches on your skin. While there are several reasons ...

Psoriasis and dandruff can both trigger itching and flaky scalp skin. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can cause thick patches of skin known as plaques on the scalp to become dry and ...

Scalp Psoriasis vs. Dandruff: What’s the Difference? This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re experiencing a flaking, itching scalp, you may do a quick self-diagnosis of dandruff. But ...

Dandruff and scalp psoriasis, though sharing symptoms like itching and flakes, differ significantly. Dandruff is a mild, temporary condition treatable with over-the-counter solutions, often linked to ...

Psoriasis has many imitators, but one that comes very close is seborrheic dermatitis. That’s because both conditions can cause red, scaly, inflamed patches on your skin. To tell the two apart, you’ll ...

This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on August 17, 2019. For most people struggling with an ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. It can be hard to tell the ...