What causes too much dandruff?

According to my dermatologist, severe dandruff is usually caused by an overgrowth of a fungus called Malassezia, which feeds on scalp oils. It can also be seborrheic dermatitis triggered by stress or changes in weather. She recommended rotating between zinc pyrithione and ketoconazole shampoos for best results.

I struggled with terrible dandruff and dry scalp for months before discovering it was actually a symptom of my underactive thyroid. If you also have hair fall and extreme fatigue, please get a TSH blood test done. Getting your thyroid managed might solve your scalp issues completely.

In our time, we applied warm mustard oil with a few drops of lemon juice to clean the scalp naturally. Dandruff is often due to dry winter air or stomach heat. Try these simple remedies, but if the scalp becomes very red or itchy, go see a skin specialist.

My bad sleep schedule and late-night snacking have totally ruined my skin, and now my head looks like a snow globe. High stress and zero sleep definitely trigger these flakes. Maybe sleep eight hours instead of scrolling on your phone like me, and see if it helps!

Buying expensive salon serums is not necessary for normal dandruff. Just wash your hair regularly with a basic anti-dandruff shampoo from any local chemist shop and avoid putting heavy hair gels. Keep your comb separate and wash it weekly to avoid reinfection.

Too much dandruff is often a sign of excess toxins and heat in the body due to poor digestion. Doing daily Kapalbhati pranayama helps flush out toxins, while regular head massage with virgin coconut oil cools the scalp. Keep your diet pure and simple.