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.
Try not to scratch if flakes itch. You won't end the flaking and you may cause bleeding or hair loss, making the problem worse. When to See a Doctor. See a skin doctor if none of these tips helps. The doctor may prescribe a stronger dandruff shampoo that contains the antifungal ketoconazole. Flaking can also be caused by a condition like scalp psoriasis.
Letâs just start by explaining the difference between the dandruff and dry scalp. Dandruff is not just a flaky scalp. In fact, your scalp flakes ALL the time but you usually donât see it because in a healthy scalp the flakes are microscopic. Dandruff occurs when the flakes are large and are accompanied by itching and inflammation. There are 3 requirements for dandruff to occur: 1  Oily scalp â Your scalp produces sebum on a regular basis. 2  Yeast â Your scalp must be colonized by a certain strain of yeast (Malassezia globosa). The yeast eat your scalp oil and âpoopâ out a potentially irritating compound called oleic acid.