Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 8 months ago

Why dandruff occurs?

My daughter is having a lot of dandruff these days, and it's making her scalp very itchy. I've tried a few shampoos but it keeps coming back. What are the common reasons dandruff occurs?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Often, it's connected to stress or diet. Our internal balance affects our skin and scalp. Try to find peace with gentle meditation or some pranayama. Also, look at your diet; reducing overly spicy or oily foods can sometimes help too.

Ritika Singh Ritika Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It can be so annoying, right? From what I know, it's usually either a really dry scalp, or sometimes an overgrowth of a natural yeast on your scalp. Even using too much product or not washing properly can cause it. A good anti-dandruff shampoo usually helps!

Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

For me, even small things like scalp health tie into overall well-being. Stress, which is a big factor for BP, can also trigger dandruff. It's always good to consider lifestyle changes and maybe a doctor visit if it's persistent, to rule out anything deeper.

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Kiran Gupta Kiran Gupta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Dandruff can be due to fungal infection or simply dry scalp. Before spending a lot on fancy shampoos, try some basic ones first. If it's severe, then a dermatologist visit is worth it, even if it costs a bit, to save money on ineffective products later.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It's a common issue for many people. It's often related to scalp health or environment. Hope you find a good solution.

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Saraswati Devi Saraswati Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Beta, sometimes it's because the scalp gets too dry, or sometimes from heat. My mother used to say to rub a little warm coconut oil and lemon juice on the scalp before washing. It can soothe it. But if it's too much, then a doctor knows best.

Shraddha Patil Shraddha Patil Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Many times, it's just a simple dry scalp or a minor fungal thing that home remedies like neem oil or apple cider vinegar can help with. But if it's very itchy, red, or doesn't go away, then seriously, go see a dermatologist. Don't let it get worse.

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