What are the main signs and symptoms of dandruff?

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    The main signs and symptoms of dandruff are:

    • Skin flakes on the scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard, or shoulders
    • Itchy scalp

    Dandruff can occur completely on its own, but sometimes is a symptom of other illnesses like HIV/AIDS, neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, tardive dyskinesia, epilepsy), hepatitis C, chronic alcoholic pancreatitis, and some congenital disorders like Down syndrome.[1]

    References

    1. ^Luis J Borda, Tongyu C WikramanayakeSeborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: A Comprehensive ReviewJ Clin Investig Dermatol.(2015 Dec)