Before you consider treating dandruff, you must first understand what it is, so that you can be sure you are suffering from dandruff and not a more serious condition. Dandruff is small pieces of dead skin found in a person’s hair. Dandruff can be mild and hardly noticeable, but in some cases can be itchy and the scalp can be red and inflamed. Dandruff can be a chronic condition or related to certain variables such as extreme temperatures and weather changes. If your dandruff is severe, the best option is to be seen by your dermatologist. If, however, it is mild there are several natural remedies that are thought to help improve dandruff.