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What causes dandruff, and how do you get rid of it? - Thomas L. Dawson

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On top of our heads, there is a type of yeast that lives and dines on all of our scalps. Feasting constantly, it’s in paradise. And in about half of the human population, its activity causes dandruff. So, why do some people have more dandruff than others? And how can it be treated? Thomas L. Dawson explores this head-scratching problem.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Thomas L. Dawson
Director
Igor Coric
Narrator
Addison Anderson
Storyboard Artist
Igor Coric
Animator
Igor Coric
Art Director
Igor Coric
Compositor
Igor Coric
Sound Designer
Weston Fonger
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Editorial Producer
Cella Wright
Script Editor
Emma Bryce
Fact-Checker
Eden Girma

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