The science of beating dandruff
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The fungus on our heads: meet Malassezia globosa
Dandruff isn’t really about dry skin. The real driver is a microscopic yeast — Malassezia globosa — that lives on nearly every scalp. Understanding it is the key to actually controlling the flakes.
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