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Suggest Treatment For Itchy, Sweaty Scalp And Hair Loss
Question: as i have attached pics of my problem i am suffering from severe scalp fall which in turn result in hair loss i have tried many shampoo based on ketoconazole but it only help me for while and then result is same kindly solve my problem
ps:i also suffer from itching problem whenver there is hot temperature and sweating in head there is severe itching problem
ps:i also suffer from itching problem whenver there is hot temperature and sweating in head there is severe itching problem
Brief Answer:
Topical corticosteroid, antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the hairfall.
From the history and pictures, it seems you have got a severe form of dandruff and dermatitis called seborrheic dermatitis.
It is a chronic inflammation affecting oil producing areas of body like scalp and when secondary fungal infection sets in, a dermatitis and scaling is formed which eventually leads to hair fall.
I would suggest you oral antifungal like Itraconazole 200mg once daily for 10 days.
Apply a corticosteroid and antifungal combination lotion like Candid- B lotion twice a day over scalp.
Use a ketoconazole and salicylic acid combination shampoo alternate day for scalp wash.
Avoid excessive use of hair oil.
For brittle hair,take multivitamin tablet rich in biotin ( Follihair new) for 3 months.
I am sure you will be fine with the treatment highlighted.
Let me know if you have any queries.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Topical corticosteroid, antifungal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the hairfall.
From the history and pictures, it seems you have got a severe form of dandruff and dermatitis called seborrheic dermatitis.
It is a chronic inflammation affecting oil producing areas of body like scalp and when secondary fungal infection sets in, a dermatitis and scaling is formed which eventually leads to hair fall.
I would suggest you oral antifungal like Itraconazole 200mg once daily for 10 days.
Apply a corticosteroid and antifungal combination lotion like Candid- B lotion twice a day over scalp.
Use a ketoconazole and salicylic acid combination shampoo alternate day for scalp wash.
Avoid excessive use of hair oil.
For brittle hair,take multivitamin tablet rich in biotin ( Follihair new) for 3 months.
I am sure you will be fine with the treatment highlighted.
Let me know if you have any queries.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks for your concerned sir if i don't oil my hair so how come i would get nourishment for my scalp and how many times a week i can do oiling and also duration for keeping it.i also want to know which type of oil i should apply (mustard oil,coconut,olive,etc)
with regards
with regards
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Oiling of scalp is essential but as in your case you are having severe scaling and flaking it is advisable to avoid excessive oil application. Excess oil promotes fungal growth and thus can accentuate your condition.
Oiling your scalp once or twice a week is good enough for nourishment.
Dont experiment much with oils,just go with standard coconut oil.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Detailed Answer:
Oiling of scalp is essential but as in your case you are having severe scaling and flaking it is advisable to avoid excessive oil application. Excess oil promotes fungal growth and thus can accentuate your condition.
Oiling your scalp once or twice a week is good enough for nourishment.
Dont experiment much with oils,just go with standard coconut oil.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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