(Question) I have had dandruff on my scalp for several months now. What could be the cause?

I've been struggling with dandruff on my scalp for several months now. . To be exact, the symptoms started appearing around the beginning of autumn when the weather started to get cooler. . At first, I didn't think much of it because it was just a little white flakes falling off my shoulders when I didn't wash my hair for a day or so. . But then the amount of dandruff started to increase. , At some point, even if I washed my hair in the morning, dandruff became noticeable in the afternoon. .

I was worried about dandruff so I started using it in the morning for a while. , I got into the habit of washing my hair twice a day, in the evening. . At first I thought it would be okay if I just wrapped it cleanly. , Instead, my scalp felt drier and the itchiness worsened. . Especially on days when I haven't dried my hair properly , A day when I was very stressed , On days when I wore a hat or beanie for a long time, I noticed that my dandruff and itchiness got noticeably worse. .

On the contrary, my condition is fine , On days when I thoroughly dried my scalp after washing my hair, I felt like my dandruff had decreased for a while. . But the problem is that this pattern of temporary relief and then worsening again after a few days repeats itself. .

There are quite a few methods I have personally tried to alleviate the symptoms. . First, I tried switching to a shampoo specifically for dandruff. . Early use 1~2 I felt it was effective because the dead skin cells were noticeably reduced after about a week. , After about a month, I started getting dandruff again and my scalp felt tighter. . So this time, I thought that over-washing might be the problem, so I reduced the number of times I shampooed my hair and only washed it once a day. .

When I washed my hair, I didn't use my nails, but gently massaged it with my fingertips. , Increased rinsing time to avoid leaving shampoo residue . After washing my hair, I also made it a habit to thoroughly dry my scalp with a hair dryer using cool air. . When I used this method in parallel, the itchiness seemed to decrease a little. , Dandruff itself has not completely disappeared. .

I also heard that dryness could be the cause, so I tried using scalp tonics and moisturizing essences. . Immediately after use, my scalp felt comfortable. , After a few days, the dead skin cells started to appear again and the lasting improvement was not significant. . I cut down on instant foods and sweets because I heard that eating habits can also have an effect. . Since I heard that vitamin intake is important, I ate a salad with vegetables and fruits every day. . I also tried increasing my water intake because I heard that drinking water frequently helps. , I haven't noticed any noticeable changes yet. .

To summarize the current condition, my scalp is close to oily, but the dandruff is falling off like dry dead skin cells. , I'm confused as to whether it's simple dry dandruff or an early symptom of seborrheic dermatitis. . Whether it is a stage that requires hospital treatment , Or, I wonder if it is possible to improve it by adjusting the management method a little more. .

People like me who have had dandruff that got better but then came back again , What was the cause , It would be very helpful if you could share your experiences on what management or treatment methods have been effective. .