Know why you should not keep your hair wet in monsoon. (Pexel) Monsoon hair fall and dandruff: Know shares what you should do to protect scalp health. The monsoon season brings a host of health-related problems, including concerns related to your hair and scalp. From high humidity and excessive sweating to getting drenched in the rain, several problems may follow, which necessitate proper hair care precautions.For this, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Pravin Banodkar, consultant dermatologist at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, with over 20 years of experience, who explained the problems commonly seen during the rainy season.ALSO READ: Overwashing your sweaty face in monsoon? Dermatologist explains why it is an unsafe skincare practice"Some people already have problems like dandruff, itching and a lot of oil on their scalp. The monsoon season can make these problems worse. Many people also notice that they lose hair during this time,” he mentioned some of the common complaints.Haircare tipsAni hair fall shampoos for stronger hair (Freepik)Here's a set of haircare tips you can follow, as recommended by Dr Banodkar:1. Wash your scalp and hair regularlyWashing helps remove sweat, dirt and extra oil from your hair.Wash your hair two or three times a week, but avoid washing it too often, as this can strip the scalp of its natural oils and damage the hair.2. Use shampoo and conditionerShampoo cleans the scalp, while conditioner helps keep the hair moisturised and shiny.It also prevents the hair from getting tangled and breaking.Do not use medicated shampoo unless a doctor recommends it, as it can dry out the scalp and cause irritation.3. Rinse your hair after getting wet in the rain:Do not leave rainwater on your scalp for too long, as it may contain substances that can irritate the scalp.Rinse your hair with clean water as soon as possible and dry it thoroughly.4. Do not tie or style wet hairAvoid tying up or styling your hair while it is wet.It tangles, causes breakage and infections.5. Limit heat and chemical treatmentsDuring monsoon, avoid excessive use of blow dryers, hair colour, and other chemical treatments.They damage the hair.Habit changesThe dermatologist mentioned a few habit changes, the first being not to let rainwater remain on the hair for too long. “If we get caught in the rain, we should not leave the rainwater on our scalp for long. The rainwater can have things in it that can irritate our scalp. We should rinse our hair with water as soon as we can and dry it thoroughly,” he said.His next recommendation was to focus on foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals to support strong and healthy hair. He also advised consulting a healthcare professional if you experience excessive dandruff, persistent scalp itching or increased hair fall.Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.Adrija Dey’s proclivity for observation fuels her storytelling instinct. As a lifestyle journalist, she crafts compelling, relatable narratives across diverse touchpoints of the human experience, including wellness, mental health, relationships, interior design, home decor, food, travel, and fashion that gently nudge readers toward living a little better. For her, stories exist in flesh and bones, carried by human vessels and shaped through everyday endeavours. It is the small stories we live and share that make us human. After all, humans and their lores are the most natural and raw repositories of stories, and uncovering them, for her, is akin to peeling an orange under a winter afternoon sun. Always up for a chat, she believes the best stories come from unfiltered yapping, where "too much information" is kind of the point. A graduate of Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, and an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi, Adrija spends her idle hours cocooned with herbal tea and a gripping thriller, scribbling inner monologues she loosely calls poetic pieces, often with her succulents in attendance. On lazier days, she can be found binge-watching, for the nth time, one from her comfort-show holy trinity: The Office (US), Brooklyn Nine-Nine, or Modern Family. Dancing by herself to her peppy playlists, however, is an everyday ritual she swears by religiously.Read MoreDandruffHealthCatch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.See Less