Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Dandruff
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Dandruff, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Dandruff. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Dandruff. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Dandruff includes:
- Pityrosporon ovale yeast - the underlying agent causing dandruff
- Psoriasis
- Stress - may aggravate or trigger dandruff.
Dandruff as a symptom: Conditions listing Dandruff as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: May 26, 2003
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