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Any Medication For Reducing Dandruff And Hair Fall?
Hi,
I hav dandruff problem which are not flaky but sticky and can find dem on my finger tips once the scalp is scratched.At the same time my hair remains nice only on the day i shampoo(shampoo my hair with DOVE Dandruff shampoo 2 days once by applying cocunut oil and keeping it overnight) but the very next day it becums oily and the hair fall has also increased massively.One of my friend has suggested KZ lotion for the same.Cud u please recommend on the medication and oiling routine.
I hav dandruff problem which are not flaky but sticky and can find dem on my finger tips once the scalp is scratched.At the same time my hair remains nice only on the day i shampoo(shampoo my hair with DOVE Dandruff shampoo 2 days once by applying cocunut oil and keeping it overnight) but the very next day it becums oily and the hair fall has also increased massively.One of my friend has suggested KZ lotion for the same.Cud u please recommend on the medication and oiling routine.
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic.
Seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff commonly affects the scalp apart from affecting other areas like face, chest, axilla etc.
For scalp seborrheic dermatitis, I usually ask my patients to use an antidandruff lotion/shampoo, e.g 2% ketoconazole thrice weekly for 2-4 weeks followed by twice weekly for maintenance.
Oily or greasy scales adherent to the scalp indicates severe dandruff. In such a case I also prescribe a topical steroid lotion twice daily to be applied at the scalp skin for 2-4 weeks along with an antidandruff shampoo.
Once the dandruff is controlled, steroid lotion can be discontinued. The improvement thus achieved can then be maintained by regular use of an antidandruff shampoo.
take care
regards
Seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff commonly affects the scalp apart from affecting other areas like face, chest, axilla etc.
For scalp seborrheic dermatitis, I usually ask my patients to use an antidandruff lotion/shampoo, e.g 2% ketoconazole thrice weekly for 2-4 weeks followed by twice weekly for maintenance.
Oily or greasy scales adherent to the scalp indicates severe dandruff. In such a case I also prescribe a topical steroid lotion twice daily to be applied at the scalp skin for 2-4 weeks along with an antidandruff shampoo.
Once the dandruff is controlled, steroid lotion can be discontinued. The improvement thus achieved can then be maintained by regular use of an antidandruff shampoo.
take care
regards
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