03/06/2026
🧴 Let’s talk about “dry scalp.”
Dermatologist here 👋
And here’s the truth: there’s actually no such thing as dry scalp.
When patients tell me they have a “dry scalp,” what they’re usually describing is flaking or scaling — and that’s almost always due to inflammation, not dryness.
Common causes include:
✨ Dandruff (caused by yeast)
✨ Psoriasis
✨ Eczema
✨ Contact dermatitis from hair products
Here’s the important part ⬇️
🚫 Oiling your scalp can actually make things worse.
The yeast that causes dandruff loves oily environments — so adding oil may increase flaking instead of fixing it.
If your scalp is flaky or scaly, the best next step is to get it checked so you can identify the real cause and treat it properly 💡
Your scalp deserves the right diagnosis — not guesswork.