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The products featured in this article are from brands available in\u00a0<\/em>NBCUniversal Checkout<\/em><\/a>. E! makes a commission on purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve struggled with dandruff in the past. So if you’ve recently noticed a dusting of dandruff flakes along your scalp or shoulders, just know you’re not alone.<\/p>\n The good news is that there are a number of over-the-counter dandruff solutions, including many from your favorite hair care brands<\/a>, including Oribe, Virtue, and Briogeo.<\/p>\n The best dandruff treatment can help relieve scalp irritation and eliminate flaking, leaving your scalp (and hair) happy, healthy, and flake-free.<\/p>\n Dandruff refers to a common skin condition in which the scalp produces white or yellowish skin flakes, experts say<\/a>.<\/p>\n While flakes are the most noticeable, other dandruff symptoms include a sensitive, oily scalp and scalp irritation and itchiness.<\/p>\n There are a number of reasons why you may be experiencing dandruff and none of them have to do with a dry scalp or poor hygiene — contrary to what people may think.\u00a0<\/p>\n The most common reason for dandruff is a build up of excess oil and sebum, according to experts<\/a>. This is the result of either not washing your hair often enough or washing it too often, which can dry out the scalp overcompensate oil production.<\/p>\n Yes, it’s annoying, but finding the right number of hair wash days<\/a> for your skin type can help keep your scalp’s microbiome balanced, thus preventing dandruff.<\/p>\n You might also experience dandruff if you’re using hair products that overly dry out your scalp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat is dandruff?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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