Why when I scratch my head white stuff is under my nails?

Understanding Dandruff Dandruff flakes are actually dead skin cells that naturally fall off the scalp — more so if you scratch. Many people think that a dry scalp is synonymous with dandruff, but either a dry scalp or an overly oily scalp can cause excess cells to clump and fall off, forming dandruff flakes.

What is the sticky white stuff in my hair?

The explanation of white buildup is relatively simple. It’s simply a mixture of sebum, the waxy substance that lubricates our skin and hair, and dead skin cells. When sebum is secreted, the dead skin cells can absorb it and create a waxy paste. This is essentially what your scalp buildup is.

When I brush my hair white stuff comes out?

That white stuff that falls out when you’re scratching your head is commonly known as Dandruff. This happens when the dead skin cells on your scalp fall out while you’re either combing or scratching your head. There are a variety of special shampoos that will almost completely control this condition.

What are the hard little balls in my hair?

Also known as nits, lice eggs are hard to see and often confused for dandruff or droplets of hair spray. They are small white specks and can be found at the base of the hair shaft.

Why is my head wet when I scratch it?

Dry dandruff, on the other hand, is made up of small, white flakes which can fall off of the scalp easily. The yellow flakes of wet dandruff are much larger and can become sticky, causing them to clump together and cling to your hair. If you scratch your scalp with wet dandruff, it will also feel wet.

What is the GREY stuff on my brush?

The residue that you see in your hairbrush that resembles grey lint is dead skin cells, along with old, matted hair and hair product residue. This creates bacteria and your hairbrush slowly becomes more and more contaminated.

How do you get dandruff?

Dandruff may have several causes, including: Irritated, oily skin. Dry skin. A yeastlike fungus (malassezia) that feeds on oils on the scalps of most adults.

Why does the wax under my nails come out from my scalp?

The wax that’s under my nails from my scalp, is Sebum. My scalp is producing so much sebum that it’s forming chunks that I can scratch out with my nails. I must have some kind of hereditary condition which makes my body overproduce sebum on my scalp. You should try Neutrogena T Gel shampoo and only use for 6 months.

What is that gunk under your fingernails?

“The ‘gunk’ underneath fingernails is most commonly the keratin debris from the underside of the nail, as well as skin cells from the nail bed,” says Dana Stern, M.D., a dermatologist with practices in New York City and Southamptom, New York (she’s actually one of the few doctors in the country who specializes in nail health).

What does it mean when your scalp is itchy and sticky?

If it builds up, it gets thick, fungus or yeast gets involved, inflammation develops, and the sebum thats excreted “glues” it all together into a sticky, greasy, itchy layer on your scalp that is difficult to remove.

Why does my scalp have a waxy paste on it?

When the skin doesn’t slough these cells off quick enough, they can hang around on the scalp. When sebum is secreted, the dead skin cells can absorb it and create a waxy paste.