Dandruff, Causes of Dandruff, Signs and Symptoms of Dandruff

Dandruff is a form of dermatitis in which the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp flake and fall off at faster than normal rate. Dandruff can manifest as either very dry and flaky scalp or very oily scalp with flakes. It is important to note that dry scalp and dandruff are not the same condition.

Alopecia usually occurs on the scalp; hair loss elsewhere on the body is less common. In the non scarring form of this disorder (noncicatricial alopecia), the hair follicle can generally regrow hair.

Causes of Dandruff

Aggravated by: According to ayurveda vitiated vata dosha in combination with kaph creates itchy and dryness of scalp skin. Thus dry skin comes out in flakes. Deficiency of vitamins, poor diet, pollution causes for dandruff will lead to weak hair and hair loss.

• Increased oil (sebum) production (oily hair).

• Hormonal fluctuations.

• Mental Stress.

• Chronic illness.

• Infrequent shampooing/ ill maintained scalp.

• Food allergies.

• Vitamin B deficiency.

• Yeast infection.

• Hair curlers and blow dryers.

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions.

• Use of hair sprays, gels and hair coloring chemicals, harsh shampoos Improper nourishment leading to poor health. 

Sings and Symptoms of Dandruff

• Itchy Scalp

• Patchy Scales

• Waxy Flakes

• Redness

• Inflammation

• Greasy Scales

• Hypo pigmentation

• Infection

• Eczematoid Dermatitis