Dandruff is common condition that has to do with the scalp and it's synonymous with flaking and itching of the scalp. The itching and flaking maybe triggered by stress and cold. Dandruff is said to affect at least 70 % of the world population, most of whom are males and has been reported not to be due to poor hygiene even though the exact cause of dandruff has not been ascertained. Several other causes attributed to Dandruff are: oily scalp, not shampooing hair thoroughly enough, dry skin, sensitivity to hair care products, malassezia (yeast-like fungus), and other skin conditions (e.g psoriasis and eczema).

However, dandruff is uncontagious and considered a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis. The following hair creams are very effective in combating dandruff on the scalp;

1. Virgin hair fertilizer

2. Soulmate herbal hair cream

3. So fine hair cream

4. Hair booster

5. Cindy hair cream

6. Damatol

7.sulfur 8

8. Hair wonder cream

Home remedies too can also be employed in controlling the severity of dandruff. The following home treatments can really help to reduce flakiness and itchiness of the scalp;

1. Tea tree oil: tea trea oil has anti-inflamory and anti-bacterial properties. To enjoy it, you can add few drops of tea tree oil into your shampoo, and shampoo your hair with it. Or, you add it to a carrier oil and apply it on your scalp.

2. Coconut oil: this is very effective in the treatment of dandruff, it also help to moisturise the scalp and thereby reducing flakiness of the scalp.

3.Apple cinder vinger: rinsing the hair with diluted apple cinder vinegar can help to reduce itching and excess accumulated dead skin on the scalp.

4. Aloe vera contains antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help prevent and protect against dandruff.

5. Managing stress also can help prevents triggers of dandruff. Stress as we know reduces our immunity and body's ability to fight off infection.

6. Baking Soda: it contains antifungal properties that can help in treating dandruff and it also contains exfoliating properties that can help remove accumulated dead skin cells on the scalp.

7. Aspirin contains salicylic acid. Salicylic is an ingredient found in many effective anti-dandruff hair products. It helps to reduce scaly scalp. You can give any of the home treatments a try.