Dandruff/ Dry Scalp is a very old and common problem that most children & adults face.

Causes:

  • Increased intake of dry, cold, oily, spicy, and penetrating foods
  • Hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands such as sweat glands
  • Environmental allergens such as dust, cobwebs, sunlight, certain fabrics, soaps, shampoos and even certain types of food are sometimes responsible for dandruff
  • Some people have skins that are sensitive to seasonal changes. These people are also very vulnerable to dandruff.
  • Stress is directly related to dandruff. People who live in a constant state of anxiety are prone to dandruff.
  • Excessive cosmetic hair treatments such as hair-conditioning and hair-coloring, using hair curlers, perms and hair-bonding often result in a weak skin and eventually lead to dandruff

Symptoms:

  • Appearance of white flakes on scalp
  • Dryness of scalp
  • Continuous itchy feeling on the scalp
  • Redness and irritation on the scalp
  • Softness of the scalp skin
  • Indigestion, acne or acidity may also be indicative symptoms