<p>Medicasp reduces scalp itching, redness, irritation, flaking, and scaling related to dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Hair type: All hair types, used for Healthy scalp. Dandruff flakes are dead skin cells that fall off your scalp. When you have dandruff, your scalp may look scaly or red and feel itchy or raw. Scratching or rubbing your head loosens the flakes. You may notice them more when you wear dark clothes. Scalp psoriasis is a form of plaque psoriasis, which causes silvery-red or purplish scaly patches (known as plaques). Plaque psoriasis is the most common psoriasis type. It can affect any part of the body.</p>
<p>Scalp psoriasis may also spread to and cause plaques to appear on the: hairline. The major culprit of dandruff is a fungus called Malassezia. This fungus exists on most adults' scalps. It feeds on the oils on your scalp, breaking it down and leaving oleic acid in its place. Many people are sensitive to oleic acid. Through shampoos, conditioners, and other hair care products, Head & Shoulders has staved off dandruff and promoted hair health. It has achieved this using its active ingredients zinc pyrithione and selenium sulphide. These products have been connected to improved hair growth and are very unlikely to lead to hair loss.</p>
