flakes are a source of common annoyance and embarrassment. This condition is called dandruff and generally many a friend or colleague refers some ‘magically effective’ shampoo for Dandruff control. But what exactly is dandruff and why professional help is needed is a question few ask. Dandruff basically refers to dead skin cells from the scalp that fall down as the ‘white flakes’.The most common causes of dandruff are