
Suggest Treatment For Scalp Itching And Dryness

Seems like dandruff
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HealthcareMagic.
The presence of itching and white dust particles is indicative of dandruff, or may be seborhea depending on extent of condition.
Such a condition usually develops after the immunity is weakened due to factors like stress, antibiotic use etc. In some cases localised scalp infection may happen due to using anti-dandruff shampoos causing causes it to heal and later develop it again.
I think if you have developed dry skin, then you should take special precautions that it does not become red and sensitive. Most important precaution is to avoid using any medicine on scalp and face. Another precaution is to drink cleaner water from RO system. Using these precautions, a balance will happen in the flora of your skin and worsening of the condition will stop. After some time it will start getting better as your immunity heals and take care of it.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee


Yes its chronic
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Yes its a chronic condition (means long-lasting). Coconut oil is ok and will be helpful if itching and dryness is bad. Yes routine (non-medicated) shampoo can be used. May wash your hair 2 times a week. It will remove the excess dry skin.
Dr Vaishalee


Chronic means long lasting
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I personally like Tresemme shampoo as it has lesser chemicals, but you can use any other brand like pantene, dove etc.
Chronic means long lasting condition. In my observation, dandruff may come and go but is never really cured. The reason is that it is just altered normal flora. When the normal flora is altered, dandruff just outgrows. Thus it is not practical to think about curing it.
Hope I made it clear.
Dr Vaishalee

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