Suggest Treatment For Dandruff And Itchy Scalp

Posted on Mon, 22 May 2017

Question: Hi I am XXXXXXX I just noticed from 20 days, I lost lot of hair and my hair is thinning now. I observed I have dandruff too.. what should i do to get my hair thick. can you help me out from this?
I have no heredity problem. I do have only dandruff and protein deficiency problems..

My scalp is too dry and not healthy. it is itching also,

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Management of dandruff and hair fall

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly and tablet containing biotin10 mg once daily.
Also apply minoxidil 5 percent lotion on the affected areas of the scalp twice daily.
The dose is 1 ml twice daily and it needs to be continued for atleast 4-5 months to see significant results.
For itching take tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime for 2-3 weeks.
These will help in resolving dandruff and hair fall problem.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (5 hours later)

Hello Dr. Asmeet XXXXXXX Sawhney,
Thank you for your answer, I appreciate it.
I forgot to tell you, I work at nights and I do not not take food with in time also, Is this also affect my hair loss .
Thanking you,

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not taking food in time can also cause hair loss

Detailed Answer:
Working at night is fine but you should take food in time.
Not taking food in time can also cause hair loss.
Also take diet rich in proteins.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana