{"id":94,"date":"2020-01-29T07:40:22","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T07:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chelseybennett.com\/?p=94"},"modified":"2020-11-12T10:04:02","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T10:04:02","slug":"dandruff-and-dry-scalp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.chelseybennett.com\/healthy-hair\/dandruff-and-dry-scalp\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between dandruff and dry scalp?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A frequent confusion due to their enormous similarity exists between having dry scalp and dandruff, but the truth is that they are two different conditions both in their origin and in their treatment. With both it feels the same: itching, falling scales and in general that discomfort that it gives when it is noticed with the naked eye. Here are the difference between dandruff and dry scalp.<\/p>\n

The differences<\/h2>\n

To avoid this doubt of dandruff vs dry scalp and seek a professional solution, it is good to know that dandruff is the result of a fungal infection or skin lesion that must be treated by a dermatologist depending on its severity.<\/p>\n

A dry scalp is one that does not produce enough lubrication due to various factors, such as poor diet, a lot of exposure to dry cold air, age, lack of care, frequent washing with abrasive shampoo, and lack of hydration or dermatitis.<\/p>\n

To recognize the difference on the ground you have to look closely.<\/p>\n

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The flakes on the dry scalp are smaller and whiter. Tiny streaks or lines that are typical of the skin can often be seen.<\/p>\n

Dandruff, on the other hand, presents large flakes, tinged with yellow and oily, usually when you touch the area that is flaking you can notice oil on the tips of your fingers.<\/p>\n

This is because the scalp eliminates its dead cells more quickly and when these scales accumulate, they generate an ideal place for pathogens such as fungi.<\/p>\n

Signs of a dry scalp<\/h2>\n

You might have one or more of the mutual symptoms. These include:<\/p>\n