Excessive shedding of this layer of the epidermis of the scalp is responsible for dandruff.
A) stratum basale
B) stratum spinosum
C) stratum granulosum
D) stratum lucidum
E) stratum corneum

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The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and is composed of dead skin cells that are constantly shedding. When this shedding becomes excessive on the scalp, it can lead to the formation of dandruff.

Excessive Shedding of This Layer of the Epidermis of the Scalp