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.
Dandruff is caused by overgrowth of yeast on your scalp. The yeast triggers inflammation and itching. It usually causes flaking, but not always. When the scalp is red and flaky from dandruff we often call it seborrheic dermatitis, but the cause is the same. Allergic contact dermatitis is also a common cause of itchy scalp. Sometimes people develop an allergy to their hair color or to their shampoo, conditioner, or hair products.