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How to get rid of dandruff

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  What is dandruff ? A typical non-contagious dermatological condition that affects the scalp is dandruff. The skin can become extremely irritating and even painful as white-yellow or grey, oily flakes and scales of medium to large sizes form on the hair and scalp. Your bedclothes might also contain such flakes and scales. Depending on the underlying cause of the skin disease, dandruff has many technical and scientific designations. Although they share many characteristics, such as the type of flakes and the increased oiliness and irritation, it could be classified as a minor case of seborrheic dermatitis, or it could be Pityriasis simplex capitis, which is brought on by fungal colonization or proliferation.  What are the common symptoms ? These white or yellowish flakes on your scalp and hair are signs of dandruff. Your scalp is prone to inflammation and irritation, which can result in redness and itching. Excessive scratching, which harms the skin and hair follicles, can als...