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Dandruff
Dandruff is when dead skin cells from the scalp shed. As skin cells die a small amount of flaking is normal. Some people experience an unusually large amount of flaking either chronically or as a result of certain triggers.
Is a type of:Scalp conditions
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Body locations
Head
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