India, Aug. 25 -- Dandruff can be very stubborn. The frustrating white flakes show up on your scalp and appear on your shoulders like tiny snowflakes. But if there's something more stubborn than regular dandruff, it's sticky dandruff (true to its name.)

Dr Ankur Sarin, Dermatologist at Sarin Skin Clinic in New Delhi, confirmed this and told HT Lifestyle that the oily, sticky kind of dandruff is even harder to brush off and clings to the scalp despite frequent brushing.

Recalling his recent clinical experience, Dr Sarin revealed that this condition is prevalent in young men, mostly during the monsoon. "As a dermatologist, I'm seeing many young men, particularly in their 20s and 30s, struggle with this condition."

The dermat further dist...