Suggest Treatment For Dandruff In A Child

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2015

Question: Hello Doctor,
My 3.5 year old daughter has dandruff problem which worsens in summer (due to hot and humid weather (sweating) in Mumbai). Our doctor has suggested Arcolane scalp solution but it is not effective enough. To add to the woes, my daughter does not have dense hair and strong shampoos lead to hair fall. Could you please suggest some remedy/ better medicine given above circumstances?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Can you please upload a photograph of the scalp of your daughter.
l would like to rule out other causes of flaking on scalp.
There is an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
Please utilise it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (45 minutes later)

Hello Doctor XXXXXXX

Thanks indeed for your prompt response. I have attached the snaps. Please take a look. We don't see any visible dandruff.

Thanks,
XXXX.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Noskurff

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
The scalp is looking clear.
Arcolane contains ketoconazole which can dry and damage hair.
You can use noskurff lotion for your child.
It contains ciclopirox which is a milder antifungal.
This is to be applied on alternate nights and washed off in morning.
This should help her.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj