Can dandruff be prevented?

You may not be able to prevent dandruff, but this common problem can be controlled. Simply shampooing daily with a dandruff shampoo is often the best treatment for mild dandruff. Exposing your skin to moderate amounts of sunlight can reduce the amount of naturally occurring yeast on your body that plays a role in causing dandruff. Don't forget to apply sunscreen before spending time in the sun.

If you have dandruff around your beard and mustache, the problem may disappear if you shave.

Some factors that increase the risk of dandruff cannot be avoided. Such factors include one's age, sex, and other possible disease states. On the other hand, several factors such as eating a balanced diet, addressing excess scalp oil, keeping the scalp clean, avoiding excess dryness in the air, and managing psychosocial stress effectively can be controlled to varying degrees. These last measures may be of significant assistance in dealing with symptoms of dandruff.