What causes dandruff and how to prevent it?

Most of us have had it or noticed dandruff sometime or the other. Those small white flakes you see on your shoulders or the shoulders of someone else. Learn what it is and how to prevent it.

Most of us have had it or noticed dandruff sometime or the other. Those small white flakes you see on your shoulders or the shoulders of someone else. Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. As skin cells die a small amount of flaking is normal, some people, however, experience an unusually large amount of flaking either chronically or as a result of certain triggers

Dandruff is caused by a combination of three natural triggers:

1) A fungus that lives on everyone’s scalp,
2) The presence of scalp oils (which we all have), and
3) One’s exposure to the condition, it can be transmitted through contact.

Dandruff is a common scalp disorder affecting scores of people at the post-pubertal age. It often causes itching. Learn how you can get rid of itchy scalp here. The severity of dandruff may fluctuate with season as it often worsens in winter. Most cases of dandruff can be easily treated with specialized shampoos. Learn how you can get rid of dandruff with these simple steps. It is very important to understand symptoms and cures for dandruff.

Anti-dandruff hair care products include ingredients such as zinc pyrithione, considered by dermatologists as effective anti-dandruff treatments. It is especially important for victims of the condition to shampoo their hair frequently to keep scalp oils from accumulating on the scalp and aggravating the condition of dandruff.

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