Scalp Acne, Itching, and Stickiness: The Monsoon Hair Hygiene Checklist No One Told You About
29
May
The Monsoon Hair Hygiene Checklist
Let’s talk about the most neglected real estate of your beauty routine during the monsoon: your scalp.
Mumbai rains might be romantic on the outside. But inside your scalp? It’s a different story.
Sticky. Itchy. Inflamed. Oily.
Every year, we treat dozens of cases like this at Midas Wellness Hub right after the rains set in. Patients walk in complaining about sudden hair fall, an itchy crown, or even tiny pus-filled bumps across their scalp.
The culprit? Humidity, poor hair hygiene, and habits we never question.
If your scalp has felt like a battlefield lately, here’s your honest guide to reclaiming it. No fluff, no generic advice. Just the monsoon hair hygiene checklist you never knew you needed.
Why Does Monsoon Wreck Your Scalp?
Monsoon in Mumbai brings with it a cocktail of sweat, moisture, dust, and pollution. That extra humidity in the air clings to your scalp, which already has sebaceous (oil) glands. Now combine that with the occasional drenching in rainwater and minimal time to dry your hair properly—and you’ve got the perfect storm for:
- Fungal and bacterial growth
- Blocked hair follicles
- Seborrheic dermatitis flare-ups
- Scalp acne and inflammation
- Accelerated hair fall
Your scalp isn’t just the skin under your hair. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem. And monsoon can tip its balance.
Signs Your Scalp Needs Help
You don’t need a microscope to know your scalp is unhappy. Watch out for these:
- Greasy roots within 24 hours of washing
- Itching that worsens in the evening
- Small, red or pus-filled bumps (scalp acne)
- Flaky, yellowish dandruff that sticks to hair
- Foul smell from the scalp (yes, it’s real)
- Hair that feels limp, lifeless, or is falling out in bunches
If you nodded yes to two or more, it’s time to upgrade your hair hygiene.
The Monsoon Hair Hygiene Checklist – Doctor Approved
Here’s what we recommend at Midas Wellness Hub for our patients during the rainy season:
1. Wash Strategically, Not Excessively
More rain doesn’t mean more shampoo. Washing your hair 2-3 times a week with a mild, sulfate-free shampoo is ideal. Overwashing strips natural oils, but under-washing lets grime fester.
2. Clarify Once a Week
Add a clarifying shampoo or apple cider vinegar rinse to remove product build-up, pollutants, and excess oil that worsen itching and flaking.
3. Dry Thoroughly, Always
Never tie wet hair. Ever. Use a microfiber towel to absorb water quickly and let your hair air dry fully. A damp scalp is a breeding ground for fungi.
4. Scalp Care > Hair Care
Use scalp-specific serums containing ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, or tea tree oil to control oiliness and prevent acne.
5. Say No to Heavy Oils
This is not the season for thick coconut oil massages. Oils trap dirt and moisture, leading to clogged pores. Instead, try light, water-based scalp serums if needed.
6. Post-Rain Rinse Rule
Got wet in the rain? Rinse your hair with clean, lukewarm water within an hour. Rainwater in Mumbai isn’t the pure blessing it used to be.
7. Clean Your Tools
Combs, pillowcases, scarves, and caps accumulate sweat and bacteria. Wash and disinfect them regularly to avoid re-infection.
8. Diet Matters More Than Ever
Hydrate well. Eat zinc-rich foods like pumpkin seeds, vitamin C-rich fruits, and avoid too much dairy or sugar which can trigger scalp inflammation.
What We Offer at Midas for Monsoon-Triggered Scalp & Hair Issues
At Midas Wellness Hub, we believe your hair deserves a scalp-first approach. Here are some of our most effective treatments this season:
1. Scalp Detox Therapy
A deep-cleansing treatment using natural exfoliants, steam, and anti-fungal agents to purify the scalp and unclog follicles.
2. Oxyjet Scalp Infusion
A pressurized oxygen system infuses the scalp with targeted serums to reduce inflammation, itching, and promote healthy hair growth.
3. Scalp Meso-Therapy
Microinjections of nourishing, anti-inflammatory actives to restore balance, stimulate roots, and reduce hair fall.
4. PRP for Monsoon Hair Fall
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy using your body’s own growth factors to naturally reverse seasonal shedding.
5. LED Light Therapy for Scalp Acne
Blue and red light therapy to fight bacterial infections and calm inflamed scalp tissues.
Real Talk: It’s Not Just Hair. It’s Health.
Your hair is a mirror to what’s happening inside. If your scalp is screaming for help this monsoon, don’t drown it in temporary fixes or trendy shampoos.
Instead, understand it, support it, and treat it with the science it deserves.
At Midas, we blend trichology, wellness, and aesthetics to offer personalized, root-level solutions for Mumbai’s unique climate challenges.
Book Your Scalp Health Consultation Now
Monsoon isn’t going anywhere. But your scalp problems can.
Walk into Midas Wellness Hub and walk out with a personalized scalp rescue plan. Your hair (and sanity) will thank you.
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Because scalp health isn’t seasonal. It’s essential.