Dandruff Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... For most people, the symptoms of dandruff are unmistakable: white, oily-looking flakes of dead skin that dot your hair and shoulders and an itchy, scaling scalp. But it''s not quite that simple &mdash...

Causes
... At one time or another, dandruff has been blamed on dry skin, oily skin, shampooing too often or not often enough, a poor diet, stress, and the use of too many fancy styling products. Although some of...

Dandruff Treatment

Treatment
... Dandruff is a chronic condition that can almost always be controlled, but it may take a little patience and persistence. In general, mild scaling can often be helped by daily cleansing with a gentle s...

Self-care
... You can''t prevent dandruff, but you can take steps to reduce your risk: Learn to manage stress. Stress affects your overall health, making you susceptible to a number of conditions and diseases. It c...

Dandruff Other

Overview
... If dandruff is the only thing standing between you and a closet full of basic black, you''re not alone. At any one time, millions of Americans have this chronic scalp disorder, which is marked by itch...