Wet dandruff—or dandruff associated with an oily scalp—happens when extra sebum (oil) production on the scalp combines with an overgrowth of Malassezia, a yeast naturally found on the scalp.Along with ...

The diagnosis of acute exacerbation of atopic dermatitis was made and the patient was treated with wet dressings of cold tap water, three times a day. Her skin improved dramatically within 48 hours.