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Dandruff is a common scalp condition which leads to an itchy, flaky scalp. Here is what you can do about it.<\/p>\n

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Dandruff is a common scalp condition. It causes the skin on the scalp to turn into white flakes. Dandruff is a form of inflammatory skin disease seborrheic dermatitis. It can happen due to an excess of skin oil in the oil glands and hair follicles, leading to an itchy scalp. There are medicated shampoos available for dandruff, as well as many home remedies that can provide you relief. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

What is dandruff?<\/h2>\n

Dandruff is a very common scalp condition that causes flakes of skin to shed from the scalp. \u201cThese flakes are usually white or grey, and they can be small or large They may also be oily or dry. Dandruff can be itchy, but it is not usually serious,\u201d explains dermatologist Dr Priyanka Kuri<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The American Academy of Dermatology Association<\/a> states that the reasons for dandruff can range from medical conditions, and hair care habits as well as oily skin.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of dandruff<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s what you might experience if you have dandruff:<\/p>\n