Ever asked yourself - Is this white flake on my head dandruff or dry scalp ? Let me give you answer ! The answer is - NO ! A dry scalp is due to lack of hydration . While dandruff is a medical condition .

Dry scalp means your scalp lacks moisture and oils . And this causes itching and flakey skin . Symptoms of dry scalp ;
• Itchy scalp
• Dry hair
• Small , barely-there flakes

You can get rid of a dry scalp by -
• Pre shampoo oiling
• Using moisturizing
• shampoo
• Shampooing less frequently

On the other hand the causes of dandruff can be due to fungal growth , stress etc . Symptoms of dandruff ;
• Itchy scalp and / or eyebrows
• Noticeable white flakes
• Potential redness

The treatment for dandruff will depend on the kind of dandruff . The treatment may last a while !