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.
It causes inflammation of the skin with severe itching and increased flaking of skin cells. In some cases, psoriasis of the scalp can be mistaken for dandruff; your dermatologist may take samples of peeling skin to test before confirming any diagnosis. Dandruff is another condition that causes characteristically white flakes of scalp to peel off. This is again due to dry skin, when there is a deficiency of sebum, an oil-like substance produced by your skin. Finally, dermatitis is another condition caused by dry skin, and is usually short-lived and harmless.
Skin conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis are at the root of an itchy scalp for many patients but the condition itself is not the cause of hair loss. Hair loss is the result of patient reactions and treatments to the itchy skin and flaking. Scratching the scalp to remove flakes or excessive scratching can lead to hair loss. Additionally, shampoo and skin treatments for the conditions may be too harsh to hair strands and follicles.