India, May 18 -- Summer is harsh and overwhelming. When you step outside, the brutal sun falls directly on your scalp, leaving it feeling sticky, itchy, and uncomfortable. Constant sweating can make the scalp feel heavy, while dandruff and excess oil buildup only add to the trouble.ALSO READ: Face looking dull or tired? Bengaluru dermatologist shares tips to keep skin radiant: 'Eat low-salt diet like.'

We asked Dr Gaurav Garg, founder and director of Dermalife Skin and Hair Clinic, New Delhi, how one can manage an oily, itchy scalp during summer and prevent common seasonal scalp problems like dandruff and excess buildup. He observed that scalp-related problems in summer are very common.

How does itchy scalp come to be? It is a common st...