The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pityriasis simplex capitis (dandruff of the head):
Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99).
- Inflammation of the scalp
- Skin lesions due to increased scratching
- Recurrent dandruff – after cessation of therapy, dandruff occurs again.
- Increased itching
Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99)
- Social withdrawal
