{"id":21914,"date":"2026-09-15T13:59:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T05:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/?p=21914"},"modified":"2026-09-15T13:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T05:59:24","slug":"scalp-microbiome-importance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/scalp-microbiome-importance\/","title":{"rendered":"What the Scalp Microbiome Can Tell Us About Your Scalp Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21914\" class=\"elementor elementor-21914\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af5d7c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent \" data-id=\"af5d7c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fed118c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fed118c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abee24d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abee24d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The scalp microbiome is the community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that naturally live on your scalp.<\/p><p>Changes in oiliness, flaking, sensitivity, or recurring buildup may reflect a shift in the wider scalp environment, although these signs can have many causes.<\/p><p>Supporting the microbiome is less about eliminating microorganisms and more about keeping the scalp clean, comfortable, and stable.<\/p><p>Consistent cleansing, limiting buildup, avoiding unnecessary irritation, and introducing products gradually can all support scalp health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8710a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c8710a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12b08f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12b08f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Your scalp is home to a natural community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms known as the scalp microbiome. Together, they shape the scalp environment and can influence how balanced, comfortable, or reactive your scalp feels.<\/p><p>When that balance shifts, you may notice changes such as faster oiliness, recurring flakes, itching, or increased sensitivity. Understanding the microbiome can therefore give us a fuller picture of why your scalp may start behaving differently, even when your usual routine has not changed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eda8d3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eda8d3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Happens When the Scalp Microbiome Goes Out of Balance?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690f0fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"690f0fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Here are some of the common changes we look out for when trying to determine whether the scalp environment is out of balance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3e2c9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3e2c9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Your Scalp Becomes Oily Faster<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c51f41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c51f41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If your roots become greasy much earlier than usual, the first change may simply be that your scalp is producing or retaining more oil and sweat. Hormonal shifts, stress, frequent exercise, product buildup, and Singapore\u2019s humid weather can all contribute.<\/p><p>The important clue is the change from your usual pattern. If your scalp suddenly needs washing more often or feels greasy soon after cleansing, we would look at what may be increasing oil or preventing the scalp from staying clean between washes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ae93a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ae93a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Flaking Keeps Returning<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e80112 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e80112\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/scalp-hair-concern\/dandruff-flaky-scalp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-visibility=\"public\">flaky scalp<\/a> points to a different issue. In dandruff-prone scalps, Malassezia is a type of yeast that naturally lives on the scalp, but it can break down sebum into by-products that irritate the skin in susceptible individuals. This may speed up skin-cell turnover and lead to visible flaking.<\/p><p>If the flakes keep returning despite regular cleansing, or come with redness, soreness, severe itching, or thick scaling, we recommend seeking medical advice to rule out conditions such as seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7bb2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d7bb2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Your Scalp Feels More Sensitive<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca31f92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca31f92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Tightness, stinging, itching, or tenderness can indicate that the scalp barrier has become irritated. When this happens, products or habits that were previously well tolerated may suddenly feel uncomfortable.<\/p><p>Common triggers include hair colouring, frequent exfoliation, high heat, harsh cleansing, or introducing several new products at once. Rather than immediately blaming one product, we look at what may have recently increased irritation or weakened the scalp\u2019s tolerance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b4ee8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5b4ee8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Buildup Returns Quickly<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4c1171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4c1171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/is-dry-shampoo-bad-for-your-hair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-visibility=\"public\">Dry shampoo<\/a>, styling products, leave-ins, sweat, and excess sebum can accumulate around the roots and make the scalp feel greasy, heavy, or itchy soon after washing.<\/p><p>Stronger clarifying shampoos or more frequent scrubbing may remove buildup temporarily, but they can also irritate the scalp if used too often. This can create a cycle where the scalp alternates between congestion and over-cleansing, making the underlying scalp imbalance harder to manage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b2d3f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b2d3f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Tips on Maintaining Scalp Health and Supporting the Microbiome<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41b91fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41b91fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At Bio Organicare, we recommend focusing on everyday habits that help keep the scalp environment stable rather than trying to \u201creset\u201d it with stronger products. Here are some practical steps we recommend.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70f5b8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70f5b8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Wash Your Hair and Scalp Daily<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3487ee5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3487ee5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">There is no benefit in deliberately leaving your scalp oily or sweaty just to extend the time between washes. Because of Singapore&#8217;s hot, humid weather, we usually recommend washing your hair and scalp daily, especially if you sweat a lot or exercise often.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae80f39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae80f39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Introduce New Products One at a Time<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8a4d43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8a4d43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Changing several products at once makes it difficult to understand what your scalp is responding to. If you want to change your shampoo or introduce a scalp serum or exfoliant, add one product first and observe how your scalp responds before making another change. This is particularly useful for sensitive or reactive scalps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63fbd07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63fbd07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Avoid Over-Exfoliating<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e95c21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e95c21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Exfoliation can help loosen dead skin cells and product residue, but doing it too often can leave the scalp irritated and more reactive. Scrubbing with your nails, using coarse scrubs, or combining several exfoliating products may cause redness, stinging, or tightness.<\/p><p>We generally recommend using a gentle exfoliating method only when needed, following the product instructions, and stopping if your scalp becomes sore or uncomfortable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff3abbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff3abbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Look at the Overall Pattern<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4f111 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6d4f111\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Microscopic-scalp-examination-analyzing-scalp-microbiome-and-health-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21916\" alt=\"Microscopic-scalp-examination-analyzing-scalp-microbiome-and-health\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Microscopic-scalp-examination-analyzing-scalp-microbiome-and-health-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Microscopic-scalp-examination-analyzing-scalp-microbiome-and-health-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Microscopic-scalp-examination-analyzing-scalp-microbiome-and-health-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Microscopic-scalp-examination-analyzing-scalp-microbiome-and-health-1-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5577f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5577f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If your scalp repeatedly shifts between oily, dry, flaky, or sensitive, we recommend looking beyond the individual symptom.<\/p><p>At Bio Organicare, we will conduct a <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-visibility=\"public\">scalp analysis<\/a> to assess visible factors such as oiliness, dryness, sensitivity, congestion, follicle condition, and hair density patterns. It does not directly test the microbiome, but it helps us identify which parts of the scalp environment may be contributing to recurring discomfort or instability.<\/p><p>From there, we take a scalp-first approach rather than recommending the same treatment for everyone. For example, someone with a <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/scalp-hair-concern\/dry-ageing-tense-scalp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-visibility=\"public\">dry scalp<\/a> may benefit from treatments that support scalp hydration, improve resilience, and gently cleanse without stripping your scalp of its natural oils. On the other hand, a client with an oily scalp and heavy buildup may need more intensive cleansing to remove trapped residue and maintain a stable scalp environment for hair follicles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55a51cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55a51cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b24d739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b24d739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A healthy scalp microbiome is less about achieving a \u201cperfect\u201d balance and more about keeping your scalp stable over time. If you notice that oiliness, flaking, sensitivity, or buildup keeps returning, pay attention to the pattern rather than treating each episode as a separate problem.<\/p><p>At Bio Organicare, we approach this through a combination of professional scalp analysis, customised in-centre care, technology-supported scalp activation, and bio-organic formulations made without sulfates, parabens, PEG, alcohol, or GMOs. Rather than relying on a single product or quick cosmetic fix, we build care around how your scalp is actually behaving and adjust the approach as it changes.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bio-organicare.com.sg\/book-now\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-visibility=\"public\">Book an appointment<\/a> with Bio Organicare for a personalised scalp analysis and consultation today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60a11e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60a11e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e6fa73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e6fa73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Can you test your scalp microbiome?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-473e244 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"473e244\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Specialised laboratory testing can analyse microorganisms on the scalp, but this is different from a standard scalp analysis. At Bio Organicare, we assess visible scalp conditions rather than directly sequencing the microorganisms present.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-829bf3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"829bf3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Does an imbalanced scalp microbiome cause dandruff?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fc89b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fc89b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Not by itself. Dandruff appears to involve several interacting factors, including microorganisms such as Malassezia, sebum, inflammation, and changes in the skin barrier.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f3ef8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f3ef8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Can stress affect your scalp microbiome?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7af4712 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7af4712\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Potentially. Stress can influence oil production, sweating, inflammation, and skin barrier function, all of which can change the scalp environment. 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