Treatments

Dandruff Treatment

Treating the scalp condition, not just the flakes.

Type: Non-surgical
Focus: Scalp health
Plan: Personalised
Review: Follow-up with the clinic

Overview

What Dandruff Treatment actually involves

Dandruff is a scalp condition, and treating it well starts with working out what is actually going on — flaking, itching and irritation can come from several different causes, and they do not all respond to the same thing.

It matters for hair loss too. A persistently irritated or inflamed scalp, and the scratching that comes with it, is not a good environment for hair, and scalp health is usually addressed before or alongside other hair treatment.

Treatment is planned around the cause and the state of your scalp, and reviewed to check it is working. The specific products and protocol are subject to doctor approval.

Candidacy

Who this is — and isn't — the right choice for

We would rather turn down an unsuitable case than sell a procedure that cannot deliver what you want.

A good fit if

Persistent flaking, itching or irritation of the scalp
Dandruff that has not responded to over-the-counter shampoos
Scalp conditions that need addressing before other hair treatment
Patients wanting the cause identified rather than the symptom masked

Not the right call if

Conditions that need referral to a specialist for a different diagnosis
Anyone looking for a single-visit permanent cure — scalp conditions recur and need management

Step by step

How the procedure runs

No stage of this is a surprise on the day — here is the full sequence.

01
Scalp assessment
Your scalp and hair are examined to identify what is driving the flaking and irritation.
02
Treatment plan
A treatment approach is recommended based on the cause and the state of your scalp.
03
Treatment
In-clinic treatment and any at-home routine are started, with clear instructions.
04
Review
Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted, since scalp conditions often need management over time.

Afterwards

What the period after treatment looks like

Including the stages most clinics gloss over. Exact timings vary between patients — yours are confirmed by the clinic before you go ahead.

During treatment
There is generally no downtime. Any product restrictions are explained to you.
Early weeks
Reduced itching and flaking is usually the first change patients notice.
Ongoing
Scalp conditions can recur, so an ongoing routine is normally part of the plan.
Review
The clinic reviews your scalp and adjusts the approach as needed.

FAQ

Dandruff Treatment questions patients ask

Does dandruff cause hair loss?

Dandruff itself is a scalp condition rather than a cause of pattern hair loss, but persistent irritation, inflammation and scratching are not good for hair. That is why scalp health is addressed as part of a wider plan.

Why has shampoo not fixed it?

Because flaking has more than one possible cause, and a shampoo that suits one cause may do nothing for another. Assessment comes before treatment for that reason.

Will it come back?

Scalp conditions can recur, which is why treatment is usually paired with an ongoing routine and a review rather than treated as a one-off.

Consultation

Find out if Dandruff Treatment is right for your case

Send your details and the doctor will review your case. You get an assessment of your hair loss and a personalised treatment plan — no obligation to book.