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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Itching On Scalp

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Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2016
Question: Hello doctor ,
My daughter 3 years has itching on the scalp .I just checked her scalp seems like she has dandruff .how do we get rid of the dandruff and I suspect she got it fro. Me as she sleeps next to me.please advice
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Antidandruff shampoo

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

Dandruff Or Seborrheic dermatitis can present as redness, scaling and itching. However, dandruff is not contagious.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest, both of you to use an antidandruff shampoo e.g Sebamed Antidandruff Shampoo, every alternate days. It contains piroctone olamine and climbazole which are effective antifungal ingredients.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Itching On Scalp

Brief Answer: Antidandruff shampoo Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. Dandruff Or Seborrheic dermatitis can present as redness, scaling and itching. However, dandruff is not contagious. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest, both of you to use an antidandruff shampoo e.g Sebamed Antidandruff Shampoo, every alternate days. It contains piroctone olamine and climbazole which are effective antifungal ingredients. Regards