Learn why your dandruff may be different, and how its causes can vary from person to person.

Do *not* scratch it.

Dandruff is a common but stubborn problem that troubles many people. Often, even after cleaning it, it comes back again, leading to head scratching and embarrassment. Dermatologists say that its main ...

White flakes on the scalp are not always dandruff. A dermatologist explains how to tell dandruff from dry scalp, fungal ...

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dandruff is characterized by plaques and flakes on the scalp that are caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia, a fungus that’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dandruff — and seborrheic dermatitis more broadly — is believed to be caused by an inflammatory reaction to the yeast Malassezia ...

Dandruff is far more than a cosmetic annoyance. Affecting nearly half of adults worldwide, it reflects a complex interaction between the scalp, skin cells, oil production, and naturally occurring ...

Washing hair is sometimes not enough to combat dandruff. Scalp and skin experts say there are various causes for the flaky skin condition — and not everyone can get rid of it by using standard shampoo ...

Dear Doctors: I have dandruff, and my doctor says it’s from seborrheic dermatitis. Can you explain what that is? I’ve been using the special shampoo I was given, and it helps. When I stop using it, ...