Even though dandruff is mostly noticeable on your scalp, it can also affect other places on your body, like your beard, eyebrows, shoulders or other areas. Dandruff symptoms include: Flaking skin on your scalp, face, chest and other areas on your body Red patches that cause an itchy scalp Yellowish, crusty and greasy patches on your baby’s scalp and nappy area – this is also known as cradle cap