Dandruff in the hair is caused by a fungus called “Malassezia Globosa” which eats the oil present on the head and when the oil breaks down produce a new substance, “oleic acid”. And many people are allergic to “oleic acid”. And it causes a lot of damage to the skin of the scalp, due to which the skin of the scalp starts falling off a lot. In this, as the layers of damaged skin are continually replaced, the cells are pushed outwards where they die and fall off. The cause is unclear, but believed to involve a number of genetic and environmental factors.

Itchy & Flaky Scalp.

There is no known cure for dandruff. Antifungal cream, such as ketoconazole, or salicylic acid may be used to try to improve the condition.

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