Winter in India is beautiful… unless you have scalp psoriasis.

The moment the temperature drops below 20 °C in Delhi, 22 °C in Mumbai, or 18 °C in Bangalore, my clinic phone starts ringing non-stop:

“Doctor, my scalp has become rock-hard… flakes are falling like snow… I can’t even comb my hair… winter is killing me!”

I hear this every single year from November to February.

I’m Dr. Chaithanya KS, founder of Psoriasis Treatment Bangalore. In the last 20 winters, I have treated more than 8,000 cases of severe winter-aggravated scalp psoriasis — from teenagers in Punjab hiding under turbans to corporate women in Hyderabad who stopped attending office parties because of visible flakes on black dresses.

The good news? Winter scalp psoriasis is 100% controllable — and often easier to treat than monsoon flares — if you follow the exact protocol I give my patients.

In this 2025 winter-special guide, I reveal everything I teach in my sold-out winter psoriasis camps:

• Why winter is the #1 trigger for scalp psoriasis in India
• The 7 deadly winter mistakes 95% of patients make
• My exact Winter Scalp Psoriasis Protocol (oil + shampoo + diet + lifestyle) that gives 80–90% flake-free scalp in 30–45 days
• The only 5 products I allow my patients to use in winter
• Real before-after photos from this winter (2024–25)

Let’s make this your last painful winter.

Why Winter is the Biggest Enemy of Scalp Psoriasis in India

Indian winters are dry, cold, and deceptive.

Factor	How It Triggers Scalp Psoriasis	North India Example	South India Example
Low humidity (<30%)	Sucks moisture from scalp → Vata aggravation → extreme dryness & cracking	Delhi (15–25% humidity)	Bangalore (25–35% humidity)
Cold wind	Causes vasoconstriction → reduced blood supply to hair follicles → poor healing	Punjab, Rajasthan	Ooty, Kodaikanal
Indoor heaters/AC	Further dries air → scales become thick and silvery	Gurgaon offices	Hyderabad homes
Hot water baths	Strips natural sebum → scalp becomes parchment-like	Everywhere in India	Everywhere in India
Woollen caps/sweaters	Traps sweat + friction → secondary fungal infection (Malassezia)	Turbans, monkey caps	Shawls, beanies
Reduced sunlight	Low Vitamin D → immune imbalance → increased Th17 activity	Foggy North India	Shorter days in South

Result? Your scalp turns into a desert with silver snowflakes.

But here’s what 99% of dermatologists don’t tell you:
Winter is actually the BEST season to treat scalp psoriasis — because the cold slows down skin cell turnover naturally. If you moisturise and detox correctly, you can achieve longer remission than in summer or monsoon.

The 7 Deadly Winter Mistakes That Make Scalp Psoriasis Worse

1. Taking long, steaming-hot showers → Strips all natural oils → scales become harder than cement
2. Using anti-dandruff shampoos with SLS → Further dries scalp → vicious cycle
3. Wearing tight woollen caps all day → Sweat + friction = fungal co-infection
4. Applying steroid lotions without oil base → Temporary relief → rebound in 7 days
5. Stopping oiling because “it feels heavy in winter” → Biggest mistake! Winter needs MORE oil
6. Eating dry fruits without soaking → Increases internal heat → more redness
7. Sleeping with wet hair → Fungal heaven → itching multiplies 10×

Dr Chaithanya’s Winter Scalp Psoriasis Protocol 2025

(Used by 8,000+ patients – 80–90% flake-free in 30–45 days)

Phase 1: Pre-Wash Oil Therapy (Night – Most Important)

Step 1 – Warm 30–50 ml Winter Special Oil (recipe below)
Step 2 – Part hair in sections → apply directly on scalp with cotton
Step 3 – Massage gently for 10 minutes (use fingertips, not nails)
Step 4 – Cover with pure cotton cap (not wool) → sleep
Step 5 – Next morning: Wash with lukewarm water + herbal paste

Winter Special Oil Recipe (I prepare this in my clinic)

• 50% Cold-pressed coconut oil
• 30% Purified neem oil (Khadi Natural)
• 10% Jatyadi oil (for cracked, bleeding areas)
• 10% Vetpalai Thailam (my signature oil)

Alternative Ready-Made: Forest Essentials Hair Oil – Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut + Neem

Phase 2: Morning Wash (Only 2 Days/Week)

Allowed Shampoos in Winter

1. Lapsorin Herbal Psoriasis Shampoo (my #1 winter choice – 100% soap-free)
2. Siya Ayurveda Salicylic Acid Shampoo (only if very thick scales)
3. Besan + Neem Powder + Curd Paste (homemade – zero chemicals)

Never use Ketoconazole or Coal Tar shampoos daily in winter – too drying.

Phase 3: Internal Winter Detox

Morning (Empty Stomach)

• 15 ml Aloe vera + Giloy juice
• 1 tsp soaked Munakka (black raisins) + 4 soaked almonds (peeled)

Breakfast

• Moong dal khichdi with ghee + lauki sabzi
• Avoid: Curd, banana, cold milk

Dinner (Before 7 PM)

• Red rice + mung dal + ghee + steamed vegetables
• Add 1 tsp flaxseed powder for omega-3

Avoid Completely in Winter

• Tomato, brinjal, sesame seeds, peanuts, excessive salt

Phase 4: Lifestyle Hacks

• Use a humidifier in the bedroom (target 40–50% humidity)
• Drink 3 litres of warm water daily
• Apply ghee in the nostrils before stepping out (prevents dry wind damage)
• Do Anulom Vilom 10 minutes daily – reduces stress flares

Real Winter Transformations (2024–25 Season)

Rohan, 28, Gurgaon
Before: Entire scalp covered with 1-inch thick scales. Couldn’t remove cap in office.
After 45 days of Winter Protocol: 95% clear. Wore gel in hair for first time in 5 years.

Mrs. Lakshmi, 52, Chennai
Before: Bleeding cracks behind ears every December.
After 30 days: Zero cracks, zero flakes. Granddaughter said “Nani, your hair looks shiny!”

Ayesha, 19, Srinagar
Before: Stopped college because of visible flakes on hijab.
After 60 days: Completely clear. Back to college with confidence.

Your Winter-Proof Scalp Action Plan (Start Today)

1. Order Forest Essentials Cold-Pressed Coconut + Neem Oil or my Winter Special Oil Kit
2. Book FREE 20-minute Winter Scalp Consultation with me
3. Join my Winter Psoriasis WhatsApp Group (daily tips + progress tracking)
4. Follow the protocol religiously for 45 days

This winter doesn’t have to be painful.

Let’s make it your clearest, flake-free winter ever.

With warmth and healing,
Dr. Chaithanya KS
(The Doctor who made winter psoriasis optional)

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Flake-free winters are possible. Start tonight.