Dandruff? Try rubbing in a bit of yogurt: Natural lotion could help keep flaky scalp at bay, research suggests

It may sound a tad flaky but yogurt could help keep dandruff at bay.
Scientists say the production of the unsightly white specks is linked to the bacteria on our heads.
And when one species of bug thrives and another one struggles, dandruff is more common and more severe.
The find, by Chinese researchers, suggests lotion that redresses the bacterial balance could provide an effective treatment.
While it’s too early to say what form this might take, the idea of a probiotic yogurt hair mask is tempting.
To get to the root of what causes dandruff, the team from Shanghai’s Jiao Tong University... read more