What is Dandruff & How it is caused?

Dandruff is small pieces of dead skin in the individual's hair that affects the scalp. Dandruff does not only affect the scalp but it also affects other areas with rich oil glands like face, ears and upper trunk. Many people believe that dandruff mainly arises when you do not wash your hair properly, but it is not true. Dandruff doesn’t mean that you have dirty scalp or hair and is not even linked to hygiene.

As we know our skin cells exfoliate frequently, in the same way, the skin cells present on our scalp also exfoliates. If these cells exfoliate rapidly, it leads to dandruff. Dandruff is also seen in children and it is referred to as Cradle cap. Though dandruff is not serious and contagious, it can affect one’s self-esteem and lead to depression.