We're just going to say it — dandruff is the absolute worst. When it's on your scalp, you're constantly scratching your head and shedding flaky bits. Wearing a black t-shirt? Forget about it. Regular shampoos? Nah, prescription-strength only. Social events? Good luck not scratching your head. And honestly, it becomes so, so much worse when you have facial dandruff. You may not have heard it before, but if your face itches and has flakes all over it, you may be suffering from facial dandruff. Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff can be found on your scalp, your face, and your ears. (And if you're really unlucky? Your back, or your arms too.) Even though having dandruff isn't exactly a rare problem, it's not exactly the easiest to deal with, and can also make you feel uncomfortable, irritated, and even embarrassed. Luckily, there are a few ways that facial dandruff can be dealt with, without it becoming a huge ordeal. Whether it's medicated creams, gentle exfoliation, or incorporating antifungal ingredients into your skincare, face dandruff treatment is all about understanding your triggers and sticking to a routine that soothes your skin. But in order to understand how to deal with it, let's first turn to why it occurs. Dandruff is caused by a skin fungus that occurs naturally. Called Malassezia globosa, it breaks down the sebum on your skin's surface, leaving behind oleic acid, thus developing dandruff — but only in certain cases. Your skin type actually has a lot to do with how and why you develop dandruff on your face, and ahead, we're listing down all the reasons you could get facial dandruff.
