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Do accidentally inhaled dandruff flakes (or even a single flake) pose any danger?

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Dr. Karen Han answered

Likely not: Dandruff are flakes of skin. Unless it's infected with bacteria, which it usually isn't, accidentally breathing in a flake should not pose a problem.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/17/2019

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