Scalp itching and flaking

Persistent flaking and itching is usually seborrheic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, or a fungal cause — most respond well to a medicated shampoo a provider can prescribe.

Also called: dandruff · flaky scalp · itchy scalp

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026

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