Although it's rarely a serious condition, dandruff can be annoying and embarrassing. If your solution to those ever-present white flakes has been to avoid wearing dark shirts, it may be time to consider a few reasons why dandruff forms and how it can be avoided.

This itchy, dry condition often begins in early adulthood and lasts through middle age. However, older adults can also get dandruff, and sometimes dandruff can last for your entire life.

Dandruff can be caused by several different conditions, ranging from simple dry skin to disorders like eczema andpsoriasis. Some people with extremely oily skin or skin that reacts