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Dandruff Problem, Smoking, Overweight. What Is The Remedy, Shampoo?
Question: Hello,
I have experienced dandruff problem since 15 years. I live in the Middle east region where we get hard water. I have severe dandruff problem. if i scratch my head....little pieces of white dandruff pile off as skin does almost 1 cm long.
The climate can get hot up to 55 degrees Celsius and also gets really humid.
I work 18 hours a day sitting on a chair. I smoke one packet a day. I am over weight. my weight is 130 kg.
I am really worried as to what shampoo to use.Please advice.
I have experienced dandruff problem since 15 years. I live in the Middle east region where we get hard water. I have severe dandruff problem. if i scratch my head....little pieces of white dandruff pile off as skin does almost 1 cm long.
The climate can get hot up to 55 degrees Celsius and also gets really humid.
I work 18 hours a day sitting on a chair. I smoke one packet a day. I am over weight. my weight is 130 kg.
I am really worried as to what shampoo to use.Please advice.
Hi C,
Thank you for writing in,
The treatment of dandruff is simple,
-You can use a shampoo containing Ketoconazole, Zinc pyrethione can be used to kill the affecting fungus and improve keratinisation of hair follicles. You can use Nizral 2% shampoo or Arcolane 2% shampoo. Both of them contain 2% ketoconazole.
-Apply the shampoo on wet hair with gentle massaging of the scalp and leave the shampoo to act for 20 minutes, rinse thoroughly,
-Keep the affected area clean. Do not apply oil in your hair
-Wash hair daily till its completely disappears,
-Use a clean comb, separated from others to prevent infection in future.
If it does not become better, you would need to see a dermatologist for a course of oral anti-fungal drugs like ketoconazole.
Hope I've answered your question.
Kindly write to me if you have any query.I'll be happy to help you.
Regards.
Thank you for writing in,
The treatment of dandruff is simple,
-You can use a shampoo containing Ketoconazole, Zinc pyrethione can be used to kill the affecting fungus and improve keratinisation of hair follicles. You can use Nizral 2% shampoo or Arcolane 2% shampoo. Both of them contain 2% ketoconazole.
-Apply the shampoo on wet hair with gentle massaging of the scalp and leave the shampoo to act for 20 minutes, rinse thoroughly,
-Keep the affected area clean. Do not apply oil in your hair
-Wash hair daily till its completely disappears,
-Use a clean comb, separated from others to prevent infection in future.
If it does not become better, you would need to see a dermatologist for a course of oral anti-fungal drugs like ketoconazole.
Hope I've answered your question.
Kindly write to me if you have any query.I'll be happy to help you.
Regards.
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