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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

EXPLAINED: What causes dandruff and what is the best way to prevent it - The Real Truth

Dandruff can be both fine little scales, or sometimes larger scales - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Dandruff, characterised by telltale white flakes and a relentless itch, is a stubborn and often embarrassing scalp issue that many people have to deal with.

But what actually causes it? Is it dry skin, poor hygiene, or something more complex?

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