{"id":21787,"date":"2026-04-22T15:03:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/?p=21787"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:57:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T20:57:19","slug":"the-scalp-condition-every-salon-owner-and-stylist-should-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/the-scalp-condition-every-salon-owner-and-stylist-should-know-about\/","title":{"rendered":"The Scalp Condition Every Salon Owner and Stylist Should Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by Arcutis Biotherapeutics, PBA Visionary Plus Member<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seborrheic dermatitis affects more than just the scalp. Here\u2019s how stylists can learn to see the signs and guide clients toward care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When It\u2019s More Than Flakes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every stylist knows the moment: you\u2019re parting hair for a color service or blow-dry and notice flakes or redness. Sometimes the client mentions it first\u2014often, they don\u2019t.

\u201cHonestly, I see scalp irritation or flaking at least two or three times a week,\u201d says Jennifer Grim, owner of Solutions Studio and Spa in New York. \u201cSome clients bring it up right away because they\u2019re embarrassed. Others sit there quietly, waiting for me to notice.\u201d

While most clients assume it\u2019s dandruff, for millions of people it\u2019s something different\u2014 a chronic, inflammatory skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis (seb derm). \u2028It often shows up on the scalp, hairline, eyebrows, and even behind the ears. For stylists, understanding what you\u2019re seeing could be the first step in helping a client know when to ask their healthcare provider if they have seb derm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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*Individuals living with seborrheic dermatitis.\u2028Symptoms of seb derm may include a combination of: discoloration, redness, flaking, and itching.
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Seb derm affects more than 10 million people in the US<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seborrheic dermatitis is not about hygiene or hair products. It\u2019s a chronic inflammatory condition<\/strong> that affects the oil-rich areas of the skin.

Historically, experts thought yeast overgrowth was the main culprit. Today, science shows inflammation is actually the primary driver, while yeast and environmental factors play supporting roles. Stress, hormonal changes, and cold, dry weather can all trigger flares.

In the salon, it can appear as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n