Dandruff is a very common condition where we find flakes like dry Skin on our Scalp. Oil glands and Hair Follicles in the scalp secret an oil called sebum which when produced more can cause dandruff and also due to overproduction of harmless yeast that is found in our scalp i.e., Malassezia and
During winter, the air is dry and devoid of moisture. This causes dryness of the skin as well as the scalp. The scalp, when dry, becomes flaky, which makes certain microorganisms easier for dandruff to thrive. Therefore, this is the result of a combination of things—dry, cold air and an abundance of the Malassezia fungus. […]