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Dandruff (Flaky Scalp)

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Dandruff (Flaky Scalp)

ID 49

Dandruff is when dead skin cells from the scalp are shedded at a unusually fast rate, resulting in flaking and possible redness and irritation.

Symptom classification

Body areaHead
Body areaSkin

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

6

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0

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