2006-06-30 16:44:51 · 12 answers · asked by awesome 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
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2006-06-30 16:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 12⤋
Dandruff (otherwise called scurf, scientific name is Pityriasis capitis) is the excessive flaking of dead skin that forms on the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Some people, however, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers, experience an unusually large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation. Most cases of dandruff can be treated with specialized shampoos or common household remedies.
Dandruff can also be a symptom of seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection or head lice. Excessive scratching should be avoided. Scratching to the point of causing breaks in the skin can increase the risk for infections, particularly from staph and strep bacteria. While these infections are the biggest risk from dandruff, many people find that dandruff can cause social or self-esteem issues, so treatment can be very important for purely social reasons.
2006-06-30 16:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by Nihilist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dandruff is a white flakey thing that falls out of your hair. Why do you ask?
2006-06-30 16:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by -107 Steps- 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dandruff is lyk white flakes in your scalp that comes out of your hair when you itch your scalp lol you should get a special shampoo if you have dandruff to get rid of it
2006-06-30 16:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dandruff is your dry skin on ur head that flakes off of your scalp
2006-06-30 16:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by t0xic_n_addictiv3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flakes of scalp hair that slough off. Little white flakes are often just dry scalp. That means that your scalp needs moisture. Greasy yellow flakes could be something more serious, you should see a dermatologist in that case.
2006-06-30 16:47:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A scaly scurf formed on and shed from the scalp, sometimes caused by seborrhea.
2006-06-30 16:50:13 · answer #7 · answered by Professor Armitage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry skin that has flaked loose from your scalp
2006-06-30 16:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you put on some gel on your hair and get under the sun for the whole day and not get a shower, the next day you will know what you are asking about.
2006-06-30 17:02:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dandruff are dead skin.
2006-06-30 16:59:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? 10?
2006-06-30 16:48:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋