
Dandruff, Dry Skin, Acne On Back And Head, Dry And Rough Hair Due To Frequent Washing. Treatment For Dandruff?

Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Dandruff is a fungal infection. It requires an anti fungal treatment - topical, shampoos and oral as per the severity.
Things like seborrhoic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis and tinea capitis can mimic the lesions of dandruff.
Hairfall is not a part of dandruff infection and hence should not be related to it. Acne as on face can occur on back, shoulders, upper chest and at times on scalp because of excessive oil secretion.
Going by your history and the lesions at various sites of body it seems that you have an excessive oil secretion leading to these problems and should be considered for a course of retinoids under a supervision of a qualified dermatologist.
Dryness of hair might because of excessive washing.
I encourage you to consult a competent dermatologist who can prescribe you antifungal medications and retinoids.
Hope this answers your query. Should you have any additional queries, I will be available to follow up.
Regards
Dr.Rohit Batra

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