Why do my eyebrows flake and peel? Causes of Eyebrow Dandruff
1. Introduction Flaking and peeling in the eyebrows is classically caused by seborrheic dermatitis, a common chronic inflammatory condition resulting from a hyperactive immune response to Malassezia yeast residing on the skin. The skin beneath the eyebrows contains a high density of sebaceous glands that produce lipid-rich sebum. When specific lipophilic yeasts metabolize this sebum, … Read more