Dandruff is a condition of the scalp that is caused by excessive dead skin. Some dead skin in small amounts is called flaking but when there is an excessive amount it is called Dandruff. While dandruff is very common, it can also be an underlying symptom for more serious conditions such as Seborrhea Dermatitis, Fungal Infection and Psoriasis.

Why does Dandruff happen? When the outer layer of skin called the Epidermal Layer replaces it self, the skin cells are then push out where they die and become dandruff. Dandruff is more common in some people than in others, there are 4 main factors why dandruff happens. The first reason is the skin oil called Sebum or Sebaceous will secrete more in some people than in others. The second reason is that some people are more susceptible to dandruff than others and the third reason is certain hair products can simple dry out the hair as well as the scalp. The last cause of dandruff can be stress.

Sometimes hair products like hair coloring or excessive washing can actually dry out your hair. As your hair dries out so does the scalp. Everyone’s body chemistry is different so the amount of dandruff one person has may be a simple case as opposed to people who have excessive dandruff. Most often the use of conditioners with moisturizers can help the cases with little dandruff. But with more chronic cases shampoos like Head and Shoulders and Selsun Blue work well.

In cases with more severe dandruff, you may have to see a dermatologist or your general practitioner can write a prescription for special shampoo that is created for the type of dandruff that you have. Having dandruff is nothing to be embarrassed about, millions of people have the same condition and in most cases it is 100 % manageable. Talk to your dermatologist and ask him or her if there are regular shampoos that you should stay away from and what can you do on a day-to-day basis to prevent dandruff from occurring.

Read about the subject online on sites like WebMD and more. You are not alone and there is nothing to be embarrassed about. In most cases, it can be a couple of times a year and in other cases it could be more chronic. If you have any concerns ask your doctor and he can answer your questions or refer you to a dermatologist.