Page Header Page Content Page Footer
Enable Javascript
  • A part of the P&G family
  • Pantene
  • Herbal Essences
  • Aussie
  • Olay
USA - English
PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY / REGION
  • North America
  • Canada - English
  • Canada - Français
  • USA - English
  • USA - Español
  • Africa
  • South Africa - English
  • Asia
  • 中国 - 中文
  • India - English
  • Indonesia - Bahasa Indonesia
  • 日本 - 日本語
  • Pakistan - English
  • Philippines - English
  • 台湾 - 臺灣閩南語
  • ประเทศไทย - ไทย
  • Việt Nam - Tiếng Việt
  • Australia
  • Australia - English
  • Europe
  • België - Vlaams
  • България - Български
  • Croatia - English
  • Česká republika - Čech
  • Danmark - Dansk
  • Eesti - Eesti Keel
  • Finland - English
  • France - Français
  • Deutschland - Deutsch
  • Ελλάδα - ελληνικά
  • Magyarország - Magyar
  • Ireland - English
  • Italia - Italiano
  • Қазақстан - Қазақ тілі
  • Lithuania - English
  • Nederland - Nederlands
  • Norway - English
  • Polska - Polish
  • Portugal - Português
  • România - Limba Română
  • Россия - Русский язык
  • Србија - српски
  • Slovakia - English
  • Slovenija - Limba Română
  • España - Español
  • Sverige - Svenska
  • Suisse - Français
  • Schweiz - Deutsch
  • UK - English
  • Latin America
  • Argentina - Español
  • Bolivia - Español
  • Brasil - Português
  • Chile - Español
  • Colombia - Español
  • Costa Rica - Español
  • Ecuador - Español
  • El Salvador - Español
  • Guatemala - Español
  • Honduras - Español
  • México - Español
  • Nicaragua - Español
  • Panamá - Español
  • Paraguay - Español
  • Perú - Español
  • Uruguay - Español
  • Venezuela - Español
  • Middle East
  • الجزائر - اللغة العربية الفصحى
  • Algérie - Français
  • البحرين - اللغة العربية الفصحى
  • Bahrain - English
  • Bahreïn - Français
  • مصر والمشرق العربي - اللغة العربية الفصحى
  • Egypte & Levant - Français
  • Middle East - French - Pays Du Moyen-Orient
  • ישראל - עברית
  • الكويت - اللغة العربية الفصحى
  • المغرب - اللغة العربية الفصحى
  • Maroc - Français
  • Morocoo - English
  • سلطنة عمان - اللغة العربية الفصحى
  • قطر - اللغة العربية الفصحى
  • Qatar - English
  • Qatar - Français
  • المملكة العربية السعودية - اللغة العربية الفصحى
  • Middle East Countries - English
  • Türkiye - Türkçe
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - اللغة العربية الفصحى
  • UAE - English
  • Émirats arabes unis - Français
  • New Zealand
  • New Zealand - English
Contact Us
Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo
Go
  • Shop Products
    • Daily Scalp &
      Hair Care
      • Person
      • Shop by Person
    • For Him
      • For Her
      • Shop by Hair Concern
    • For Her
      • For Her
      • Shop by Hair Concern
    • Clinical Solutions
      • Clinical solutions
      • Shop by Scalp Concern
    • Shop by Type
      • Shampoo
      • 2-in-1
      • Conditioner
      • Co-Wash
      • Treatment
    • View All Products
  • Healthy Hair & Scalp
    • Dandruff
      • Dandruff
      • See All Articles
    • Itchy, Dry & Sensitive Scalp
      • See All Articles
    • Severe Scalp Conditions
      • See All Articles
    • Hair Care
      • Hair Care
      • See All Articles
  • What's New
  • Offers & Coupons
  • Clinically Proven Solution
      • Clinically Proven Solution
  • About
    • About Head & Shoulders
      • Sustainability
      • Shampoo Ingredients
      • FAQ
  • Home |
  • Healthy Hair & Scalp |
  • Dandruff
    |
  • Why Do Teens Get Dandruff?
Print This

Why Do Teens Get Dandruff?

Recommended 0 Times Recommend This
Share fb_icon_article twitter

YOU'RE NOW LEAVING HEADANDSHOULDERS.COM

We recommend you to review the third-party site’s privacy policy, as their privacy practices may differ from P&G.

Any personal information you provide on the third-party’s website will be managed in accordance with their privacy policy.

Share on

EMAIL THISmail

Share This By E-Mail

Why Do Teens Get Dandruff?

There are # error(s) on this page.
Email Service Unavailable
   
   
   
   
Send
CANCEL

E-MAIL SENT SUCCESSFULLY

Your email has been successfully sent to the recipent.

Continue

Teenage years can be tough, and the stress of dandruff doesn’t help. But why are teens so likely to experience dandruff?

Blame the hormones!
During your teenage years, your hormones are raging, so just as you’re more prone to acne, you’re more prone to dandruff.

The naturally-occurring microbe on the scalp, Malassezia globosa, breaks down oils into substances including oleic acid, whichcan irritate the scalp and cause dandruff for some people.

Because you start producing more scalp oils during adolescence, the microbe produces more irritating substances.

To put it simply, more scalp oils = more irritation.

When you’re irritated by dandruff, the skin cells multiply more quickly than normal to replace the damaged cells. This is what leads tothe visible flakes of skin that are recognizable as a symptom of dandruff.

There’s an easy way to treat dandruff
Dandruff is a sensitive issue during teen years. You don’t want to turn up to class with white flakes on your shoulders!

Whether it turns out to be a passing phase or the start or a prolonged dandruff problem, don’t let dandruff get you down – it’s simpleto keep it under control.

Head & Shoulders helps put a stop to dandruff fast.It starts working straight away, so use it as soon as you notice the symptoms of dandruff and it will fight the flakes and itch.

There are also plenty of different varieties too, from Active Sport – which is perfect after a sweaty sports session – to Green Applethat leaves your hair smelling great.

More about when dandruff starts

Related Products

  • Green Apple  Shampoo
    Quick View

    Green Apple Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

    Rating Stars Off
    Rating Stars On
    ( 164 )
    $3.79-$9.99 MSRP
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

Related Articles

Is Dandruff Hereditary?

Hormones and How They Cause Dandruff

Puberty and Dandruff – Why You’re Likely to Get Dandruff in Your Teens

  • Connect With Us
  • Connect with us on Facebook
  • Connect with us on Twitter
  • Connect with us on YouTube
  • Shop Products
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Co-Wash
  • 2-in-1
  • Treatment
  • Shop All Products
  • About
  • About H&S
  • Sustainability
  • FAQ
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Coupons & Offers
  • Head & Shoulders Coupons
  • HELP & SUPPORT
  • Contact Us
  • Smart Label For ingredients and more, select a product.
  • Collections
  • Clinical Strength
  • Classic Clean
  • Dry Scalp Care
  • Full & Thick
  • Green Apple
  • Instant Fresh
  • Instant Oil Control
  • Instant Hydration
  • Instant Relief
  • Related P&G Products:
  • P&G Everyday
  • |
  • Pantene
  • |
  • Olay
  • BBB
  • Privacy
  • Site Map
  • AdChoices
  • Terms & Conditions
  • © 2019 Procter & Gamble
Scalp Analysis 
Scalp analysis
Sunday Haircare Routine