
Suggest Treatment For Severe Dandruff And Hair Fall

I am suffering from severe dandruff and hairfall it is white and silver flakes in colour .The flakes are falling on my face and my face is getting oily and acne .
Recently I had visited a dermatologist he suggested me to use SELSUN topical lotion but I didn't find any improvement on using the medication.
Can you please suggest the correct medication that can control dandruff.
Ketoconazole containing shampoo is effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hi & Welcome.
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects the scalp. It causes scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff. It can also affect oily areas of the body, such as the face, upper chest and back.
The exact cause of this condition is not known, however it may be associated with a fungus) called malassezia that grows in the oily secretion on the skin.
The medicated shampoo containing KETOCONAZOLE is found to be effective in the eradication of the fungus and thus dandruff. It is to be applied every 3 to 4 days for up to 8 weeks, and then used as needed to control dandruff.
Besides shampoo, certain measures are also to be undertaken like
1. Apply mineral oil or olive oil to your scalp. Leave it in for an hour or so.
Then comb or brush your hair and wash it.
2. Wash your skin regularly. Rinse the soap completely off your body and scalp. 3. Avoid harsh soaps and use a moisturizer.
4. Avoid products that contain alcohol. These can cause the disease to flare up.
5. If you have a beard or mustache, consider shaving it off. Seborrheic dermatitis can be worse under mustaches and beards.
6. Avoid scratching. Scratching can increase irritation and your risk of infection. 7. Gently clean your eyelids.
Hope the suggestion would be useful in getting control over the dandruff.
Best wishes.


Minoxil 5% drops are effective for hair loss
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi
Thanks for your reply.
Dandruff is one of the reasons behind the hair loss, once the dandruff is controlled, the hair loss also will be prevented.
However, Minoxidil 5% drops can be used to to promote the growth of the hairs and prevent hair fall.
Along with Minoxidil drops, nutritional supplement with essential trace elements like Keraglo tablets are also effective for the healthy hairs.
Hope this answers your query.
Best wishes.

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