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dandruff - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Another cause of dandruff is fungus, especially one called Pitrosporum ovale. (Most people have this fungus, but people with dandruff have more.) ...
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Symptoms of dandruff (Source: WebMD)
Common symptoms of dandruff include white, oily-looking flakes of dead skin in your hair and on your shoulders and an itchy, scaling scalp. Your scalp can be either excessively dry or oily. ...
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Further Reading on dandruff
  • Eyelid Problems (Blepharitis) - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    One of the most common eye problems in older adults is a skin condition called blepharitis...staphylococcus) or related to a long-term (chronic) skin condition, such as dandruff , skin allergies, or...
  • Ringworm of the Scalp (Tinea Capitis) ( WebMD )
    Ringworm of the scalp occurs in children and adults all over the world . It is most common in young ...doesn't always make a ring pattern. Sometimes it just looks like dandruff . In some cases the...
  • Indoor Allergens ( WebMD )
    Houses and apartment buildings harbor their own allergens...by substances in the animal's saliva, urine, and especially dander. Dander is dead skin flakes (like dandruff ) that become loosened from the...
  • Cradle Cap - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is cradle cap ? Cradle cap is an oily , yellow scaling or crusting on a baby ' s scalp . It is common in babies and is easily ...work, talk to your health professional before using a dandruff shampoo,
  • Scalp Problems - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Many people have hair or scalp problems. Hair may thin or fall out, break off, or grow slowly. Dandruff or an itching or peeling scalp may cause embarrassment and discomfort.


  • Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Is this topic for you ? This topic is about ringworm of the scalp or beard . For information about other fungal infections , see the ...make a ring pattern. Sometimes it just looks like dandruff . In some...
  • KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation for ringworm ( WebMD )
    Doctors use the KOH preparation to determine whether a fungal infection is present on the skin , scalp , or beard . A doctor or nurse ...or beard if a person has flakes of dead skin ( dandruff ) on the hair;...
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