
Suggest Treatment For Dandruff In A Child

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?
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?
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.
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


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

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