why so late in life?

[sophieHarris]

I have never had dandruff before.
at the age off 33 I've got really bad.
I get a very itchy and when I go to put my hair up it looks like Im creating snow with the amount of flaks that come out.
so why would my dandruff appear after so long without any?
thanks REBECCA

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky,dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Caryopteris]

It could be psoriasis.  I will send you a youtube video that may help.  The treatments doctors give can be very disappointing.  Nizoral shampoo helps some people.