India, May 20 -- 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. 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. Humidity and high temperatures can trigger scalp itchiness during summer. Explaining the reason behind it, Dr Garg said, "From little pockets in your scalp, oil flows out naturally to protect skin and strands alike. Heat turns up - those spots start working faster." He added that sweat, dirt and excess oil gradually build up on the scalp, making hair feel greasy and heavy while also causing discomfort. "That mix leaves hair feeling heavy, traps debris in pores, brings discomfort," he explained. Dr Garg also noted that moist weather creates conditions for fungal growth beneath the scalp, often leading to itchiness and flakes that resemble dandruff....