What is dandruff? Dandruff is a shedding of the skin on the
scalp that leads to white flakes on the head, neck, and
shoulders. What causes dandruff? Dandruff may be caused by a
form of a skin condition called Reference eczema Opens New
Window, which causes increased shedding of normal scalp skin
cells. Dandruff can also be caused by a Reference fungal
infection Opens New Window. Hormonal or seasonal changes may
make dandruff worse. What are the symptoms? Common symptoms of
dandruff include white, oily-looking flakes of dead skin in your
hair and on your shoulders and an itchy, scaling scalp. Your
scalp can be either excessively dry or oily. How is it treated?
Home treatment often helps prevent and get rid of the symptoms
of dandruff. Use an antidandruff shampoo. A variety of shampoos
are available, containing different ingredients. Trying several
will help you find out which antidandruff shampoo is most
effective for you. - Shampoo daily to prevent a build up of dead
skin cells on your scalp. - If an antidand