New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- Dandruff is not a serious skin condition but it can be irritating. When the skin on your scalp flakes, you can't help but scratch your head which can be uncomfortable. Also, you definitely don't want to see white or yellowish flakes on your scalp, hair or shoulders. Regularly washing your hair with a shampoo can help to deal with it though you need to pay attention to the main ingredient in it. One ingredient that can help with this condition and is often a part of anti-dandruff shampoos is zinc pyrithione, which is a zinc-based compound. Using zinc for dandruff can help and here's what makes it effective.

What is dandruff?

It is a common scalp condition, which is not contagious, and is characterised by the flaking...