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Suggest Remedies For Itching And Burning Scalp

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Posted on Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Question: What can I do (or take) to help rid of a head fungal infection myself? I can't get into the doc. till Friday and it is itching and burning real bad.
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nizoral shampoo:

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

If you have dandruff and itching, or oily scalp, you can try Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo. Nizoral is an anti fungal that also helps for dandruff and seborrhea dermatitis of the scalp. It may take a few washings for it to help well.

I hope this helps.

Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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Suggest Remedies For Itching And Burning Scalp

Brief Answer: Nizoral shampoo: Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, If you have dandruff and itching, or oily scalp, you can try Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo. Nizoral is an anti fungal that also helps for dandruff and seborrhea dermatitis of the scalp. It may take a few washings for it to help well. I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.