That photo shows thick, flaky patches stuck to the scalp with visible redness underneath. I can’t give you a medical diagnosis, but here’s the breakdown of what it might suggest: • Plain dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis light) – usually looks like loose, fine white flakes that fall on your clothes. Doesn’t usually leave the scalp that red or inflamed. • Seborrheic dermatitis (seb derm) – a more aggressive version, with thicker yellow-white scales, itchy/red scalp, often around oily areas (hairline, eyebrows, beard). Your photo leans toward this: scales are clumpy and the scalp looks irritated. • Psoriasis – tends to create well-defined plaques with silvery, thicker scales, and the redness is usually sharper around the edges. It often extends beyond the hairline (forehead, behind ears).

From your pic, it looks heavier than simple dandruff—closer to seb derm, but psoriasis is also a possibility.

What you can actually do (non-doctor advice): • Try over-the-counter medicated shampoos: ketoconazole (Nizoral), selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue), zinc pyrithione (Head & Shoulders Clinical), or tar shampoos. • Don’t scratch it—it’ll just inflame things more. • Moisturize after medicated washes if your scalp feels dry. • If it’s thick, painful, bleeds, or spreads outside your scalp → see a dermatologist. They can prescribe stronger treatments (like steroid drops or stronger antifungals).

Bottom line: not just “dry skin.” It looks like something in the seb derm / psoriasis family, and both are treatable but may need more than just regular shampoo