OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who is suffering ...

The cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis is still not fully understood. There tends to be higher amounts of a harmless yeast, called Malassezia, which is present on normal skin too. Current thinking is ...

Of all the conditions that can affect your hair and scalp – think oiliness, frizz and flyaways – dandruff is easily one of the most frustrating.

Culture is not usually obtained and, as in all Malassezia dermatoses, would require a lipid-containing medium. The species isolated from patients with seborrheic dermatitis include M. restricta ...

You may require a blood test, as this is the main way doctors check for any vitamin deficiencies - some of which are linked to poor skin, like dandruff.

This type of dermatitis can also affect other areas ... the following antifungal ingredients to fight the overproduction of Malassezia. However, those with oily scalps should be careful.

From Sulfur8 deep cleaning shampoo to MegaGrowth anti-dandruff shampoo, these dermatologically tested shampoos will help you ...