Dandruff first arises to an individuals awareness with itching and flaking of the scalp. But its not just the scalp that can be affected, the eyebrows, forehead and ears can also experience signs of dandruff. But if your dandruff is constant and always comes with an itch and irritation then it could be possible you have another skin condition called seborrhea or psoriasis, so check with your doctor as soon as possible if you believe this to be you.

Before we get to dandruff remedies, lets look at the causes. Many people believe dandruff is caused by a dry scalp, but this is not true, in fact people with very oily scalps can develop dandruff. The main culprit for dandruff is thought to be yeast or over oily skin. Stress is also another major factor and a bad diet that consists of high levels of sugar intact can also contribute to the condition.

Dandruff remedies usually come in the forms of shampoo like heads and shoulders but there are other more economic ways to battle the problem. First make sure your diet is up to scratch, this means eliminating excess sugar and reducing or eliminating food that contain yeast, examples of this are alcohol, cheese and breads.

There are also many home remedies that can be mixed up to fight dandruff, a lot of people use tea tree oil and vinegar because they both contain properties that help reduce the oils that cause dandruff. But theres many more home made remedies out there that can address your problem, so if you want to save a little cash for the holiday season, home remedies are the way to go.