Why Dandruff Doubles in Your Hair During Winter?

Don’t you hate it when you notice white flaky patches on your shirt? Mainly during winter, dandruff doubles.

Dandruff is very common during winter. In the cold season, dandruff increases more than usual. Furthermore, the feeling of irritation and itchiness on scalp troubles us.
Let’s find why it doubles during the cold season.

Dryness in your scalp

Dry scalp is the primary cause of dandruff. In the cold season, cold air makes your scalp dry and flakes off your old-skin cells. These white dead skin cells are what we call dandruff.

Moist or oily scalp

However, the excessively wet scalp also leads to dandruff. The scalp’s moisture formed by oil-build up will eventually turn into dandruff. Oily dandruff can even lead to hair fall.

Malassezia

Malassezia (a yeast-like fungus) that lives on your scalp expands in the cold season. This fungus irritates your scalp and produces more extra skin cells. These excess skin cells gradually become dandruff.

Less shampooing

Less shampooing deposits oil and dirt in the scalp which can also lead to dandruff. Drinking less water is another cause as the scalp cells are dehydrated and they easily flake off your scalp.

Dandruff is seasonal

Dandruff is seasonal, and it is more active in the winter.

So, your hair requires more care during winter.

Tips to control dandruff

• Wear a warm scarf and hats to protect your scalp from cold.
• If you cannot shampoo your hair, then brush it regularly.
• Avoid the use of hair-dryer because it makes your scalp dry and scaly.
• Stay hydrated to prevent the dryness in your scalp.
• Avoid hot water bath because it further dehydrates your scalp.
• If you have a moist scalp, then shampoo regularly to rinse off moisture.

Bottom line

• Dandruff is seasonal and more active during the winter.
• In most cases, dry scalp leads to dandruff.
• The oily or moist scalp also leads to dandruff and can even cause hair fall.
• During winter, Malassezia also irritates your scalp and produces more dandruff in your hair.
• Last but not least, we skip regular shampooing and hair-brushing during cold days.

Hence, dandruff increases rapidly during the winter, so, in the meantime take proper care of your hair.

What do you do to stay dandruff-free in winter? Please comment below.

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