Whittier Weather Forecast for Monday, March 27. The Whittier, NC forecast for Mar 27 is 60 degrees and Patchy rain possible . There is 77 percentage chance of rain and 6 mph winds from the South-Southwest.
Dandruff flakes are actually dead skin cells that naturally fall off the scalp â more so if you scratch. Many people think that a dry scalp is synonymous with dandruff, but either a dry scalp or an overly oily scalp can cause excess cells to clump and fall off, forming dandruff flakes. A number of skin conditions and other causes can make your scalp flaky. Some factors that can increase the risk of dandruff include: 1  Heredity. 2  Hormonal changes, like puberty. 3  Excess alcohol consumption. 4  Eating high-sugar, spicy, or high-salt foods. 5  Lack of nutrients like fatty acids and vitamin B. 6  Weather changes.
These are some of the common reasons your scalp can get dry and itchy: Seborrheic dermatitis (or seborrhea): This common skin condition causes redness, itching, and flaking. It can occur on many parts of the body. When it affects the scalp, it's called dandruff. It's treatable.