Dandruff Severity Calculator

Answer 5 quick questions and get an estimated severity reading, based on the categories dermatology studies use to grade dandruff.

How much flaking do you see?

How itchy is your scalp?

Any redness or irritation?

How oily does your scalp get?

Does regular shampooing help?

This is a self-report estimate, not a medical diagnosis. Persistent redness, pain, or flaking that doesn't improve with regular anti-dandruff shampoo over several weeks is worth having a dermatologist look at.

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Finder

Pick the description closest to your scalp, and get the anti-dandruff ingredient that clinical studies back for that pattern — with the studies themselves listed underneath. Please consult a doctor or dermatologist before starting any new treatment.

Which best describes your dandruff?

How severe would you say it is?

References

Ingredient concentrations and product availability vary by country. Check the label, and if you're pregnant, nursing, or on other scalp medications, run new active ingredients by a pharmacist or doctor first.

Diet & Dandruff Checker (Experimental tool — consult a doctor)

Answer 5 questions about your eating habits. Some clinical studies have linked certain diet patterns to worse dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis flares — this checker weighs your answers against that research. Evidence here is still emerging and mixed, so treat this as a general indicator, not a diagnosis. Please consult a doctor or dietitian before making dietary changes.

How often do you eat sugary or high-glycemic foods (white bread, pastries, soda, white rice)?

How much dairy do you consume (milk, cheese, butter)?

How often do you eat fried, processed, or fast food?

How much alcohol do you drink?

How often do you eat omega-3-rich foods or vegetables (fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseed, leafy greens)?

References

Diet's role in dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis is an active area of research, and findings are mixed — some studies find associations, others find none. This isn't a substitute for medical treatment. Talk to a doctor or dietitian before making significant dietary changes.

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