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Are you prone to dandruff?

Much as the main culprit for this problem is a skin fungus, stress, poor health, too much sugar and fat in the diet make it worse, writes DR BRIGID MONDA

Dandruff is an itchy, annoying and persistent scalp problem that any one of any age can suffer from but is most common amongst young adults. A form of it, known as cradle cap, occurs in newborns and infants. Seborrhoeic dermatitis or ‘stubborn dandruff’ is a severer form of dandruff.

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