Dandruff is a very common skin condition experienced by most people in their lives. It is itching of the scalp and shedding tiny white flaky particles. Dandruff tends to affect not just the scalp, but also the eyebrows, the ears, the beard (for men), and the hairy part of the chest.

Causes of dandruff are:

naturally dry skin and a dry scalp,

chronic constipation,

too frequent use of shampoo,

other skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis

allergies to certain cosmetic products, such as hair sprays, dyes and shampoos,

stress or insomnia.

Dandruff is found in the minor disease category, in Ayurveda, they are called Kshudra rogas.

While the symptoms of dandruff are visible on the head externally, it's an internal problem. Ayurveda treatment for dandruff depends on the underlying cause.

Primarily, dandruff occurs due to an imbalance in three doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Kapha and Vata dosha are predominant in causing dandruff. Vitiated Vata dosha causes dryness of the skin, and excessive Kapha creates oiliness.