Dear Alice, I have a very dry, flaky scalp. It is worse in wintertime. I would like to know what I could do about it.
Nothing seems to work.
Dear Flaky, An itchy, dry scalp is usually a sign of dandruff. Dandruff is a harmless and common, yet irritating, condition in which dead skin is shed from the scalp, often, but not always, producing those unsightly white flakes. The usual cause of dandruff is seborrheic dermatitis, a type of skin rash. Massage your scalp to improve circulation. Avoid using alkaline-based shampoos.