
Hello Doctor, Could You Please Advise As I Have Dandruff

Brief Answer:
Regarding dandruff and scalp acne
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
I suggest you to use a 2% ketoconazole based shampoo e.g either Nizoral or Scalpe shampoo. Use it daily or on every alternate days...lather it well on to wet scalp and allow it to act for 5-7 minutes before rinsing it off. Besides I also suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Doxycycline 100mg, twice daily or Minocycline 100mg once daily for 2-3 weeks. Oral antibiotics are prescription medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding dandruff and scalp acne
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
I suggest you to use a 2% ketoconazole based shampoo e.g either Nizoral or Scalpe shampoo. Use it daily or on every alternate days...lather it well on to wet scalp and allow it to act for 5-7 minutes before rinsing it off. Besides I also suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Doxycycline 100mg, twice daily or Minocycline 100mg once daily for 2-3 weeks. Oral antibiotics are prescription medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D

Brief Answer:
Regarding dandruff and scalp acne
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, you can do that, however, if you still keep developing acne/ pimples on your scalp, then you may consider taking Doxycycline orally. Avoid hair oil. You may use a conditioner though.
Take care
Regarding dandruff and scalp acne
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, you can do that, however, if you still keep developing acne/ pimples on your scalp, then you may consider taking Doxycycline orally. Avoid hair oil. You may use a conditioner though.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thanks a lot doctor,can I just use scalpe shampoo without the oral antibiotics or do I need to take tablets as well?

Thanks doctor,can you recommend the good conditioner and shampoo available in the market for general use(not specific to dandruff). Also can you let me know how many tablets need to be taken and the frequency. Thanks in advance.
Brief Answer:
Regarding acne and dandruff
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Triclenz shampoo and Triflow conditioner are for general use. As far as Doxycycline and Minocyclime is concerned, they can be taken either once or twice daily for acne for the duration prescribed. They are available only on prescription.
Take care
Regarding acne and dandruff
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Triclenz shampoo and Triflow conditioner are for general use. As far as Doxycycline and Minocyclime is concerned, they can be taken either once or twice daily for acne for the duration prescribed. They are available only on prescription.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


Thanks a lot for your advise doctor.
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Thank you for writing to us
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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