{"content":"Stress doesn’t cause dandruff, however it can aggravate an existing dandruff problem and make it seem worse\n\nDandruff itself is **caused by a naturally occurring microbe**, Malassezia globosa, which is always present on the scalp. Its presence is not affected by stress.\n\nHowever, **stress weakens the body’s natural defenses**, so it’s more difficult for your body to deal with the presence of Malassezia globosa and scalp irritation. You may notice that dandruff symptoms (dryness, flakes and itch) become more of a problem when you are under stress.\n\nThe vicious cycle - stress contributing to dandruff, which contributes to more stress- can be broken with the help of an effective dandruff shampoo like Head & Shoulders.\n\n[More about stress and dandruff](/en-my/scalp/dandruff/how-to-remove-dandruff/how-stress-can-aggravate-dandruff)  \n[Find your perfect anti-dandruff shampoo](/en-my/shop-products/anti-dandruff-shampoo-collection)","original_url":"https://headandshoulders.com.my/","word_count":125,"key_claims":["Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo","Dandruff caused by naturally occurring fungus","Stress aggravates dandruff"],"content_summary":"Head & Shoulders provides dandruff treatment shampoo products.","expertise_signals":["Hair care"]}