references
National Eczema Association: “Seborrheic Dermatitis”
Mayo Clinic: “Psoriasis”
Mayo Clinic: “Contact dermatitis”
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Eyebrow dandruff can occur due to dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis and other skin-related issues.
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- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Dry Skin
- When to See a Doctor
“When using dandruff shampoo on the brows, it is helpful to lather it into the eyebrows and have it ‘set’ for a few minutes before rinsing,” Dr. Geria says. “Also, be careful to avoid getting the shampoo directly in the eyes,” he adds.
Fix it: To reduce psoriasis-related eyebrow dandruff, try using a gentle moisturizer, which can help decrease dryness that may develop into psoriasis flares. Look for skin care products with a seal of recognition from the National Psoriasis Foundation. These are formulated to be non-irritating and safe for sensitive skin. In more severe cases, you may need to see your doctor, who can prescribe you a stronger medication to help calm an overactive immune system.
In more severe cases, you may need to see your doctor, who can prescribe you a stronger medication to help calm an overactive immune system.
Fix it: The best way to combat contact dermatitis — and decrease eyebrow dandruff — is by eliminating the problematic product from your daily routine. If you’re having trouble identifying what caused your reaction in the first place, patch testing can be helpful. Your doctor will place sticky patches — which have tiny traces of possible allergens — on your skin to see how your body responds, according to the Mayo Clinic. If your skin becomes inflamed by a particular patch, this may signal that a certain substance is causing an allergic reaction. In the interim, “an over-the-counter anti-itch cream or an over-the-counter antihistamine can help ease the symptoms,” Dr. Geria says.
If you’re having trouble identifying what caused your reaction in the first place, patch testing can be helpful. Your doctor will place sticky patches — which have tiny traces of possible allergens — on your skin to see how your body responds, according to the Mayo Clinic. If your skin becomes inflamed by a particular patch, this may signal that a certain substance is causing an allergic reaction.
In the interim, “an over-the-counter anti-itch cream or an over-the-counter antihistamine can help ease the symptoms,” Dr. Geria says.
Additionally, applying jojoba oil, coconut or avocado oil to the area can also bring moisture to the brows and deter dandruff, he adds.
National Eczema Association: “Seborrheic Dermatitis”
Mayo Clinic: “Psoriasis”
Mayo Clinic: “Contact dermatitis”
