Best Skin and Hair Clinic in Villivakkam. Chennai. Book Appointment, view Reviews... DANDRUFF: What is the cause of dandruff? A fairly common condition called seborrheic dermatitis is the cause of many dandruff cases. Dry Skin is one of the most common causes of dandruff.  Unhygienic. When you don’t shampoo enough, oil accumulates and builds up on the skin and can cause dandruff. Allergy. If people are allergic to a wide variety of substances. . If you notice any sort of scalp irritation such as itchiness or soreness after using a certain product, it could be because of a sensitivity . Yeast growth .Malassezia is a fungus that lives on the scalp and skin of all people. For some, a sensitivity develops which can result in dandruff. Like seborrheic dermatitis, other skin conditions aggravated by malassezia include psoriasis and other types of dermatitis.  Dandruff is often attributed to the Candida yeast, and sugary foods promote the overgrowth of this yeast. Sugar also depletes the body of vitamin B, which is an essential component of an anti-dandruff diet. Reduce your sugar intake and avoid processed foods high in sugar content. Food that prevent Dandruff - Salmon, tuna fish, peanut butter, flaxseeds, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, avocado, walnuts, and fortified eggs are great options. Some people think adding coconut oil to your diet can improve dandruff, since it's often applied to the scalp as a dandruff home remedy. Reduce bad fats in your diet, particularly chocolate and dairy. And add in foods with vitamin B (a deficiency can actually cause dandruff), as well as foods containing good oils, such as green vegetables, protein, and grains. Bananas: Loaded with Vitamins B6, A, C, E and Zinc, Potassium, Iron, amino acids and antioxidants, bananas help fight dandruff and maintain your hair health. Remedies - A diet that provides enough zinc, B vitamins and certain types of fats may help prevent dandruff. Shampoo often. If you tend to have an oily scalp, daily shampooing may help prevent dandruff. Gently massage your scalp to loosen flakes. Spend a little time in the sun to fight dandruff. Sunlight helps suppress the fungus that causes dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. A combination of coconut, eucalyptus, lemon oil, sunflower and almond oil helps in fighting dandruff and nourishing the scalp. Another good combination is mustard, sesame and tea tree oil . Likewise, a combination of argan oil and apricot oil also helps in treating dandruff over time. Antioxidants like vitamins C and E help cells fight off free radicals that can damage the scalp and hair follicles while biotin and zinc team up to give the body what it needs to absorb healthy-hair nutrients and build strong tresses.