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Winter can be harsh on your skin and your scalp is no exception. As temperatures drop and humidity levels fall, the scalp’s natural oil balance gets disrupted. “When we take frequent hot showers or sit in heated indoor environments, the scalp skin dries out significantly," explains Dr Pravin Banodkar, MBBS, DNB, DD (UK), FIDP Dermatology, Co-Founder & Lead Dermatologist, Skin Beyond Borders.

This dryness, combined with low moisture in the air, often leads to flakiness, irritation, and dandruff. “In the cold air, the scalp loses hydration, and to compensate, it starts overproducing oil," says Dr Banodkar. “This imbalance creates an ideal environment for Malassezia yeast, a natural fungus on the scalp to multiply, worsening dandruff and flakes."

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