What is Oily dandruff?
Greasy scalp with dandruff. It is mainly caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia due to excess oil secretion from the sebaceous glands, stimulating the scalp and leading to dandruff.
Causes of Oily Dandruff:
Hormonal imbalances, poor scalp hygiene, unsuitable products, diet, nutrition, stress, and lifestyle choices.
Symptoms of Oily Dandruff:
- Overgrowth of Malassezia can stimulate the scalp and cause dandruff.
- Your scalp is oily and itchy.
- The flakes are sticky.
- The flakes are larger (some of the cases are small).
- The flakes are yellow (some of the cases are white).
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