There are primary and secondary
forms of dandruff in dogs.
Not exact matches
(This same fungus has been linked to
dandruff, which is considered to be a mild
form of scalp seborrheic dermatitis.)
First
of all seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory condition
of the scalp that can manifest in the
form of mild
dandruff to dense, greasy scaling
of the scalp.
Mixed into a rinse, it
forms a protective layer over the hair shaft, restoring minerals to dull hair and cleans the scalp
of dandruff.
A contagious
form of mange, walking
dandruff, is another example
of mange which can result in the severe itching
of skin.
Cheyletiellosis (walking
dandruff): is another common
form of mange, which is usually characterized by a dorsal (on the back) distribution
of redness and skin scaling with patchy hair loss.
Walking
dandruff is actually a
form of mange, a skin disease caused by the Cheyletiella mite.