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Have Dandruff Problem In The Form Of Flakes Causes Irritation And Scratching On Head. Treatment?
Question: Hello. I have dandruff problem in the form of flakes. Sometimes it is very irritating on my head so I keep on scratching on my head to get relief. And whenever I have bald pate, my head looks very worse with dandruff and will be very painful. I tried using many shampoos and couldn't make any difference. How can I get rid of this.
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Dandruff or pityriasis capitis is body's inflammatory response to an yeast called malazzesia. This yeast is a normal resident of human body. To get rid of dandruff you should get rid of this yeast.
I usually treat dandruff with a shampoo containing 2% ketoconazole and 1% ZPTO to be used 3 days a week on alternate days. After a month I reduce the frequency to once a week and this regime is maintained for a long duration.
This yeast loves oil and therefore do not apply oil over scalp.
Hope I have answered your query. Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic,
Dandruff or pityriasis capitis is body's inflammatory response to an yeast called malazzesia. This yeast is a normal resident of human body. To get rid of dandruff you should get rid of this yeast.
I usually treat dandruff with a shampoo containing 2% ketoconazole and 1% ZPTO to be used 3 days a week on alternate days. After a month I reduce the frequency to once a week and this regime is maintained for a long duration.
This yeast loves oil and therefore do not apply oil over scalp.
Hope I have answered your query. Take care.
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