• Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for dealing with dandruff

a businessman brushing flakes of dandruff off his jacketDandruff is a common chronic scalp condition that can be made worse by the drier air of winter. It isn't contagious or serious, but dandruff can be embarrassing.

The good news is the flakes usually can be controlled. And, even when dandruff is stubborn, there are several treatment options.

In this Mayo Clinic Minute, dermatologist Dr. Dawn Davis explains the most common causes of dandruff and offers tips for getting rid of it. Jeff Olsen reports.

Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute

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