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Dandruff & Scalp Treatment

Bring flaking, itch and irritation under control — and keep it there.

TIME

30–40 min

CONSULTATION

Complimentary

Persistent flaking is usually seborrhoeic dermatitis rather than a dry scalp, which is why washing less tends to make it worse. Treatment combines medicated shampoos used at the right frequency and contact time, prescription topicals during flares, and in-clinic scalp sessions where the skin is inflamed. It is a relapsing condition, so the plan includes what to do when it comes back.

What you’ll notice

Correct diagnosis — dandruff, dryness and psoriasis differ

A medicated routine you can realistically keep up

Settles the itch and scratching that worsen shedding

A written plan for flares, not just one visit

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How the visit works

Consult

A relaxed, complimentary conversation and skin assessment with a physician.

Plan

A transparent, personalised plan with clear pricing and realistic outcomes.

Treat

Your treatment in a calm, medical-grade suite with comfort at its core.

Glow

Aftercare and follow-ups to protect and extend your results.

How it works

The diagnosis comes first — seborrhoeic dermatitis, dryness, psoriasis and contact reactions look alike and are treated differently
Medicated shampoo only works at the right frequency and left on long enough to act
Prescription topicals settle an active flare
A maintenance routine keeps it down, because the tendency relapses when treatment stops

Sessions & downtime

Most people settle within two to four weeks of using the right routine properly. In-clinic scalp sessions, where they are needed, are usually three to four spaced a fortnight apart, and then it becomes maintenance.

None. Medicated shampoos can feel drying for the first week or two, and in-clinic sessions leave the scalp slightly tender for a few hours.

Aftercare

Leave medicated shampoo on for the contact time you are given — rinsing it straight off wastes it
Do not wash less because of the flaking; washing less usually makes it worse
Pause heavy oiling, which feeds the yeast involved rather than soothing the scalp
Drop back to the maintenance frequency once it settles instead of stopping altogether

When we would not treat

Sudden patchy loss with scaling, scarring or pustules — that needs a diagnosis before any routine
Broken, weeping or infected scalp skin, which is treated first
Pregnancy and breastfeeding, where some medicated agents are substituted
Anyone wanting a one-off fix; this relapses, and a plan that ignores that will fail

Concerns this treats

Hair loss

Frequently asked

Is dandruff the same as a dry scalp?

Usually not. Most persistent flaking is seborrhoeic dermatitis, which is inflammatory, and treating it as dryness with oils and less washing tends to make it worse.

Does dandruff cause hair loss?

Not pattern hair loss. It can add to shedding through inflammation and scratching, which is worth treating, but a widening parting has a different cause and needs its own assessment.

Can dandruff be cured?

It is controlled rather than cured. Most people can keep it quiet with a maintenance routine, and flares are manageable once you know what to do about them.

Why does it come back when I stop the shampoo?

Because the routine suppresses an ongoing tendency rather than removing it. That is why the plan sets a maintenance frequency instead of stopping the moment the flaking clears.

Is oiling good for dandruff?

Generally not. The yeast involved in seborrhoeic dermatitis grows on skin oils, so heavy oiling often worsens flaking and itch even though it feels soothing at the time.

How long before it settles?

Most people see a clear difference within two to four weeks of using the right product properly. If nothing has changed by then the diagnosis is reviewed, rather than the dose simply increased.

This page is educational and does not replace an in-person consultation. Medical disclaimer