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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching On The Scalp

Posted on Thu, 2 Feb 2017

Question: Hello Doctor, Thank you for replying previously to my query. I started using shampoo with ketoconazole. I noticed that now I dont have much itchiness in scalp and oilyness has reduced also but flackiness is still there. Hairloss has come down little bit but still there. Please advise.

Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Candid b lotion for short period.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for follow up.

It seems you were probably having fungal infection of hair.

Continue with ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly .

I will also advise you to wait for 2 to 3 minutes after applying shampoo.

This will help in better efficacy of shampoo and will decrease flakes.

However for faster results you can use steroid antifungal lotion like candid b .Apply it for a short period of time up to 7 to 10 days.

I hope this will help you.In case of any concern i will be happy to help you.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (21 hours later)

Thank you for replying. I've couple of more questions. How long I have to keep using this shampoo? Is there any side effects of using it long time? Currently I am using it every alternate days.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Twice weekly 3 to 4 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Ketoconazole shampoo can be used for long term without any side effects.I will advise you to use this shampoo twice weekly for 3 to 4 months.It will help in preventing recurrence.

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng