Chip the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel at 9 years old. Jewel the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This is Charlemagne and his litter of 7 brothers and sisters. Charlemagne is the first pup on the left. Danny and Ben (father and son)âafter their bath they are both sat by the fire drying themselves.
Try not to scratch if flakes itch. You won't end the flaking and you may cause bleeding or hair loss, making the problem worse. When to See a Doctor. See a skin doctor if none of these tips helps. The doctor may prescribe a stronger dandruff shampoo that contains the antifungal ketoconazole. Flaking can also be caused by a condition like scalp psoriasis.
Scalp psoriasis can cause dandruff-like itching and flaking. Psoriasis happens when the immune system triggers too many skin cells to grow on various parts of the body. That can include your scalp. People with psoriasis may be more likely to get dandruff, but psoriasis is not dandruff. Eczema.