Dandruff

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A person's entire body surface continuously sheds dead skin cells. The skin itself sheds every twenty-four days. Dandruff, the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp at an excessive rate, is the result of the normal growing process of the skin cells of the scalp. 

Causes: 

Dandruff is seasonal. It is most severe during the winter and mildest during the summer. 
The most common symptom of dandruff is scaling; itching is occasionally present. 
Dandruff scales usually occur as small, round, white-to-gray patches on the top of the head; however, scaling can occur anywhere on the scalp. 

The following factors may make the flaking of dandruff worse: 

• Excessive use of hairsprays and gels.
• Improper use of hair-coloring products or excessive use of electric hair curlers
• Cold weather and dry indoor heating.
• Tight fitting hats and scarves.
• Infrequent shampooing of the hair or inadequate rinsing.
• Stress, anxiety and tension.