India, April 24 -- People believe that dandruff is caused by a dry scalp, which implies a lack of moisture and proper hydration. This assumption leads people to use products in much larger quantities than necessary, such as extra oils, heavy conditioners, and hair moisturisers, which can actually disrupt scalp and hair health. This often causes itchiness and irritation, which in turn increases the recurrence of dandruff and may even lead to hair fall. Hence, it is important to understand that dandruff and dry scalp are two distinct issues and to learn how to treat them accordingly.

Dry scalp occurs due to insufficient hydration, commonly caused by cold or dry weather and the overuse of hot water. This results in the formation of small, w...