You might already know your gut health can contribute to exhaustion in autumn , especially as more of us give up on our workout routines and begin reaching for our starchy faves.

And according to the NHS , the weather change might be affecting your scalp, too.

Yup – just as autumn hair loss can make your hair’s peak June fullness seem a little lacklustre, the health service noted that “cold weather may also make dandruff worse”.

But why – and is there anything we can do about it?

Part of it has to do with how cold air (and any heating you might put on to counterbalance it) makes your scalp dry. Chilly, less humid winds can cause the water to evaporate faster from your skin.

Dry skin is more liable to itching and flaking, which is why many people experience more dandruff th

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