No one knows why some people get dandruff and others don't, but stress can provoke it. These scaly, white particles are nothing more than an excessive turnover of skin cells on the scalp and affects most people at some time. Apart from cosmetic embarrassment, dandruff poses no health risk whatsoever.

Treatment ::
Getting rid of dandruff entirely may be impossible. Reducing its severity isn't. Avoid stress. Wash your hair more often. Alternative usage of two different anti-dandruff shampoos will prevent the scalp from becoming resistant to a single ingredient. Certain product containing salicylic acid, pyrithione zinc, sulphur, selenium sulphide and coal tar have been verified as safe and effective by the FDA. Shampoos containing anti-fungal medication like ketoconazole and others have been found to be useful in controlling dandruff. Ask your doctor about it.