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.
1 If anti-dandruff shampoos aren't working, or if you notice redness on the scalp or silvery or yellow flakes, you may not have dandruff at all. 2  A number of other conditions can lead to flaking skin and itchy scalp. 3  See your primary care physician or dermatologist. Rinsing your scalp with a rinse of 1/4 cup white vinegar to 3/4 cup water may help the problem. 2  The natural acids will help loosen any sebum (dead skin and oils) that clings to your scalp and flakes to form dandruff. 3  Rinse thoroughly with warm, not hot, water.