Combating winter dandruff

Dr Ram Gyan Yadav, a consultant dermatologist, discusses the causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies of the condition.

Many people struggle with dandruff during the winter months. This condition can occasionally be linked to seborrhoeic dermatitis (winter dandruff). Changes in temperature and dry air can cause changes in the normal balance of the skin, especially the scalp. This change in the seasons frequently results in a condition called winter dandruff, which is characterised by irritation, flaking, and itching.