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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.
For example, how often you wash your hair can lead to the condition. Infrequent washing can cause a buildup of oil and skin cells and lead to dandruff flakes. Hair that's washed too often, on the other hand, can also lead to itchy scalp, because the oil that protects the scalp gets stripped away. Cold weather and the dry indoor air can also lead to a dry scalp [source: Mayo Clinic ]. Stress can affect dandruff, too. For instance, it can cause conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, which is characterized by an oily, waxy scalp and white or yellowish-brown flakes, to flare up [source: American Academy of Dermatology ]. One major contributor to itchy scalp is the skin condition called psoriasis.