6 best anti-dandruff shampoos, according to dermatologists in UAE, for 2022

6 best anti-dandruff shampoos, according to dermatologists in UAE, for 2022

A stray flake wedged between hair strands here and there is enough to cause alarm. Dandruff can be a mortifying skin condition but, rest assured, experts say it's more common than not. If you're suffering from a flaky, itchy scalp, there are over-the-counter shampoos for dandruff that wash away excess oil and dead skin. We drew up a list of dermatologist-approved products to help you tackle a scaly scalp at home, with expert advice. "Dandruff can also affect other areas besides the scalp, such as the beard, eyebrows, skin around the ears and on the torso," said Dr Samar Khalil, general and cosmetic dermatologist at Skin Experts Polyclinic in Dubai. "The most common cause is the skin condition seborrheic dermatitis, which could appear with mild symptoms, like only dandruff, or severe symptoms where redness and itching are involved." Dr Khalil says why one develops seborrheic dermatitis is not clear, but there could be a link to the fungus malassezia. This yeast lives on everyone's scalp and is part of a healthy skin microbiome. However, an oily scalp can lead to an overgrowth of the oil-feeding fungus. "Stress can exacerbate the condition and so can sensitivity to certain hair care products,"