Types of dandruff and how to get rid of them

Related dandruff
Dandruff caused due to dry skin is one of the most common types and this occurs mostly during winter, because washing hair with warm water tends to make it dry and flaky. Dry skin dandruff should be treated with moisturising shampoos that hydrate your tresses and scalp. It’s a good idea to stay away from any chemical treatments like hair relaxants , perms or dyes. Regular brushing and head massages can also stimulate circulation, bringing blood, nutrients and oxygen to the scalp.

2 Oil related dandruff
The accumulation of sebum oil secreted from the scalp is another common cause. Improper or irregular shampooing habits often lead to this type because if the hair and scalp aren’t clean the sebum or skin oil combined with dead skin cells and dirt to form itchy flakes

3 Fungal dandruff
The fungal malassezia is naturally found in the skin and scalp. Normally, this fungus has limited growth, but excessive oil on the scalp serves as a food source helping it grow at a rapid rate. Malassezia produces oleic acid as a metabolic by product and it’s this that produces an increased turnover of skin cells causing unwanted white flakes.

4 Disease related dandruff
More serious causes of this condition can include scalp related infections. Psoriasis causes excessive production of skin cells on the scalp, which leads to scaly skin. They shed and combine with dirt and sebum oil causing dandruff. Similarly, eczema also causes the skin to become itchy and flacky