As the weather gets colder, outerwear moves to the front of our wardrobes. Unfortunately, little white dandruff specks are usually quick to follow. These pesky flakes crop up along the shoulders of our favorite black sweaters, necessitating nonstop lint-roller vigilance.
If you struggle with the bodily equivalent of glitter every winter, you’re not alone: Google Trends shows an increase in searches related to dandruff throughout 2025’s fall months. While this unwanted adornment can occur at any time of year, it often worsens in winter due to increased indoor heating and reduced air moisture.
Whether you’ve tried a half-dozen treatments already or are searching for a serum for your first-time scalp flakes, you should consider making other lifestyle changes, too. To find out what’s behind the head-scratching concern and how to fix it, we consulted Dr. Ariel Ostad, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, who gave us a rundown on the dos and don’ts of dealing with dandruff.
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