It is true that dandruff is one of the reasons that can cause acne. Due to dandruff there are problems like itching in the scalp, hair loss, irritation in scalp and pimples on the forehead and facial area. Normally, the dead and old cells are removed and replaced by new cells. This is normal process of the skin, especially of the scalp. But when the process is abnormally fast either due to weather conditions, pollution, hormonal imbalance and lack of nourishment then in that case the dead cells shed in the form of flaky substances. These dry flakes are dandruff. These dry and flaky dead cells clog the pores of the skin. This might be one of the reasons why dandruff causes acne. It is seen that when scalp is kept clean and is free from dandruff then pimple break out can be avoided. Mild dandruff shampoos or antifungal shampoos can keep scalp clean and dandruff free. Thus, acne due to dandruff can be avoided. There are many herbal remedies available to keep the scalp dandruff free like herbal wash, herbal dandruff shampoo and herbal scalp ointments for dandruff. However, there are many other reasons apart from dandruff problem that cause acne. These causes are too oily skin, persistent exposure to dirt, stress, pollution, hormonal imbalance.