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