Tell me about... The causes of dandruff


Dandruff can be caused by any number of things, including dry skin, various skin conditions and sensitivity to hair care products. Photo: TNS

I am really sick of having dandruff. It always falls on my shoulders, and I cannot wear dark clothes because of that. When I comb my hair, it looks like a hailstorm. What is dandruff?

Dandruff is a condition of your scalp caused by flaking of your skin. It is dead skin.

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