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...

Risk factors
... Almost any adult is a candidate for dandruff, but certain factors can make you more susceptible: Age. Dandruff usually begins at puberty — about the same time as acne. It''s common throughout ad...

When to seek medical advice
... Most cases of dandruff don''t require a doctor''s care. But if you''re still scratching your head after several weeks of experimenting with over-the-counter (OTC) dandruff shampoos or if your scalp be...