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Not washing your hair enough

Many people with dandruff mistakenly think they should wash their hair less frequently.

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This is a myth, regular washing is necessary to rinse the dandruff flakes and eliminate scalp debris.

Yeast thrives in a warm, moist environment, which means that a sweaty scalp is basically its paradise.

Resist the urge to scrub, and instead let your dandruff shampoo do the job for you.

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