Chip the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel at 9 years old. Jewel the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This is Charlemagne and his litter of 7 brothers and sisters. Charlemagne is the first pup on the left. Danny and Ben (father and son)âafter their bath they are both sat by the fire drying themselves.
It causes inflammation of the skin with severe itching and increased flaking of skin cells. In some cases, psoriasis of the scalp can be mistaken for dandruff; your dermatologist may take samples of peeling skin to test before confirming any diagnosis. Dandruff is another condition that causes characteristically white flakes of scalp to peel off. This is again due to dry skin, when there is a deficiency of sebum, an oil-like substance produced by your skin. Finally, dermatitis is another condition caused by dry skin, and is usually short-lived and harmless.
For example, how often you wash your hair can lead to the condition. Infrequent washing can cause a buildup of oil and skin cells and lead to dandruff flakes. Hair that's washed too often, on the other hand, can also lead to itchy scalp, because the oil that protects the scalp gets stripped away. Cold weather and the dry indoor air can also lead to a dry scalp [source: Mayo Clinic ]. Stress can affect dandruff, too. For instance, it can cause conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, which is characterized by an oily, waxy scalp and white or yellowish-brown flakes, to flare up [source: American Academy of Dermatology ]. One major contributor to itchy scalp is the skin condition called psoriasis.