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How Can Intense Itching And Dryness On The Scalp Along With Severe Hair Loss Be Managed?
Question: I have severe dry scalp that is very itchy and my hair is falling out in clumps. I have tried several medicated shampoos and nothing is working
Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You seem to have seborrheic dermatitis.
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis presents as redness, itching and yellowish, greasy scaling/ flaking of the scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid-responsive dermatosis. I suggest you use a coal tar and salicylic acid based shampoo, every alternate day. In addition to this, I suggest you apply a topical steroid lotion e.g. clobetasol propionate lotion or mometasone furoate lotion. These are prescription medications and I advise you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Seborrheic dermatitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You seem to have seborrheic dermatitis.
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis presents as redness, itching and yellowish, greasy scaling/ flaking of the scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid-responsive dermatosis. I suggest you use a coal tar and salicylic acid based shampoo, every alternate day. In addition to this, I suggest you apply a topical steroid lotion e.g. clobetasol propionate lotion or mometasone furoate lotion. These are prescription medications and I advise you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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