What Could be Causing Dandruff?

What Causes Dandruff?

Dandruff can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'worrying' to 'very serious'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.

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Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose dandruff, we could:

Research the topic
Find a doctor with the time
Use a diagnostic computer system.

The process is the same, whichever method is used.

Step 1: List all Possible Causes

We begin by identifying the disease conditions which have "dandruff" as a symptom. Here are six possibilities:

EFA Need
Sjogren's Syndrome
Vitamin B6 Need
Liver Congestion
Psoriasis*
Hypothyroidism

* symptoms can be very similar

Step 2: Build a Symptom Checklist

We then identify all possible symptoms and risk factors of each possible cause, and check the ones that apply:

severe afternoon/evening fatigue

short-term memory failure

being a lethargic person

low T3 free level

low free T4

T4-only thyroid hormone use

highly elevated ANA levels

severe shoulder tightness

depression with anxiety

slow reaction time

discontinued non-human estrogen use

major joint pain/swelling/stiffness

... and more than 110 others

Step 3: Rule Out or Confirm each Possible Cause

A differential diagnosis of your symptoms and risk factors finds the likely cause of dandruff:

Cause	Probability	Status
Liver Congestion	91%	Confirm
Hypothyroidism	59%	Possible
EFA Need	28%	Unlikely
Sjogren's Syndrome	2%	Ruled out
Vitamin B6 Need	0%	Ruled out
Psoriasis**	0%	Ruled out

* This is a simple example to illustrate the process

** Symptoms can be very similar

Arriving at a Correct Diagnosis

The Analyst™ is our online diagnosis tool that learns all about you through a straightforward process of multi-level questioning, providing diagnosis at the end.

In the Existing Skin Conditions section of the questionnaire, The Analyst™ will ask the following question about dandruff:

Do you have dandruff (Seborrheic Dermatitis)?

Possible responses:

→ No / don't know
→ Some
→ Significant
→ Severe

Based on your response to this question, which may indicate either dandruff or severe dandruff, The Analyst™ will consider possibilities such as:

EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Requirement

A diet low in essential fatty acids can result in skin problems, such as dandruff.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism can manifest as dry, flaky skin.

Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement

Sjogren's Syndrome

Vitamin B6 Requirement