CAUSES OF DANDRUFF
Dandruff is a common skin condition that causes dry white or grey flakes of dead skin to appear in the scalp or hair. The flakes are often noticeable if they fall from your scalp on to your shoulders. Your scalp may also feel dry and itchy. It's not contagious and doesn't usually pose a threat to health, but can be unpleasant and embarrassing. Most of us have experienced dandruff once or more times in our lifetime. Dandruff can have several causes, including the following: 1) Dry skin: Simple dry skin is the most common cause of dandruff. Flakes from dry skin are generally smaller and less oily than those from other causes of dandruff, and you'll likely have symptoms and signs of dry skin on other parts of the body, such as your legs and arms. 2) Irritated, oily skin: (Seborrheic dermatitis). This condition is one of the most frequent causes of dandruff, is marked by red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales. Seborrheic d...