Community identification
Dandruff / Seborrheic Dermatitis Flakes (Not an insect)
Pityriasis capitis
- Order & Family
- N/A (Dermatological condition, not biological taxonomy)
- Size
- Varies significantly, from microscopic dust to large millimetric flakes
Natural Habitat
Human scalp and hair bearing areas
Diet & Feeding
N/A (Feed on sebum produced by sebaceous glands via the Malassezia fungus)
Behavior Patterns
Aggregates of dead skin cells that flake off the scalp due to rapid cell turnover; often triggered by factors like dry skin, oily skin, or sensitivity to hair products.
Risks & Benefits
Risks: Cosmetic concern, itching, inflammation. Benefits: None, it is a byproduct of shedding skin cells.