Dandruff:
Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Treatment
As a dermatologist, one of the most common misunderstandings I see is treating dandruff as a cosmetic issue. In reality, dandruff is usually caused by an imbalance in the scalp environment—often linked to excess oil, fungal overgrowth (Malassezia), inflammation, and accelerated skin cell turnover.
Common symptoms include:
White or yellow flakes on the scalp and shoulders, scalp itching, redness, irritation, and sometimes increased hair shedding due to chronic inflammation.
When dandruff is left untreated or treated incorrectly, it tends to return again and again. This is because most products only wash away flakes without addressing the underlying cause.
The solution must treat the scalp, not just clean the hair.
KETOX Shampoo was developed with a dermatological approach: to correct scalp imbalance, control fungal activity, reduce inflammation, and gently remove flakes—while keeping the scalp barrier healthy.
A healthy scalp is the foundation of healthy hair. Treat the cause, and the symptoms resolve naturally.