Who knew that dandruff can not only appear on your scalp but also in your eyebrows?! Ugh, sounds scary. But the real scary part is that you might have it and not know you do. 

Anyone from babies to older adults are prone to getting eyebrow dandruff. It is mainly caused by Malassezia, a fungus that thrives in oily skin secretions. 

Besides that, it could also be because of contact dermatitis which happens when your skin comes in contact with a new substance, a new face wash or shampoo, that you’re probably allergic to. 

While those are explainable causes, one other cause that is quite confusing is stress. Apparently stress increases dandruff flares for some reason. 

Here are some of the symptoms that you might have eyebrow dandruff:

Eyebrow dandruff symptoms are actually very similar to scalp dandruff symptoms. 

+ white or yellow flaky pieces of skin

+ itching, or red, irritated patches of skin

+ rash

+ scaly appearance around areas of your eyebrows

One obvious way to tell if you have it is to scratch your eyebrows and if you see white flakes falling from it, then your probably have it. 

Not to worry, while it can be quite itchy, there are various home remedies and other ways you can help get rid of your eyebrow dandruff:

#1 Anti-dandruff Shampoo

Dandruff shampoo that works for dandruff on your scalp actually works really well to help get rid you’re your eyebrow dandruff too! You are recommended to apply it to your eyebrow area, let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse it off. 

#2 Apple Cider Vinegar

The queen of home remedies, apple cider vinegar can also help heal your eyebrow dandruff. Apparently, experts have dubbed apple cider vinegar as “toner for your eyebrows”. 

After your evening cleansing routine, dry your face and then apply a single drop of apple cider vinegar to a dampened cotton ball. Then, swipe the cotton ball across your eyebrow in a single motion. Try doing this once or twice a week for quick results. 

#3 Wash your face frequently 

Washing your face rinses away yeast, dirt, dead skin and other impurities. But there is such a thing as over washing. So, wash your face in the morning, at night and one more time after you work out.

#4 Choose Acne Treatment Face Wash

Facial cleanser that are made specifically for acne treatment actually also works for eyebrow dandruff. So, the next time you go out to buy some facial cleanser, get the acne treatment one so that you have it at hand the next time your eyebrow dandruff shows up. 

#5 Cleanse with Tea Tree Oil

The fungus that causes eyebrow dandruff thrives in places with a lot of oil-producing glands. Tea tree oil acts as a cleanser to wash away unwanted oil. Before bed, you can also gently massage it into your eyebrows to get rid of some of the dandruff flakes. 

It also has some antioxidant properties and can also help hydrate the dryness.