HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Dandruff In Scalp, Grey Hair. Treatment?

hi doctor
My age is 27 Male. I am facing the problem of sculp dandruff from last so many years and have starrted noticing grey hairs since last 1 year.
I want to know whether there is any relation exist between sculp dandruff and greying of hairs as i notice the greying of hairs most in the area having more sculp dandruff.

Do i need to first go for sculp dandruff or grey hair treatment?
Secondly i want to check whether any treatment is available of grey hairs and if yes can both the treatment be done togather.

Home long will the treatment takes?
Tue, 17 Sep 2013
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic,

Dandruff is caused by a fungus called Malazessia. This fungus is a normal commensal( residing in the body). Some people will mount an allergy against it causing dandruff. This fungus lives in oily skin.
Use a shampoo containing Ketoconazole 2% and ZPTO 1% thrice a week for a month. After that continue using once a week at least for maintaining the improvement. Do not apply oil on your scalp.

Premature Greying is still a poorly understood entity. The causes suggested are genetic, Vitamin deficiencies, Stress etc. Dandruff is not one among the causes hypothesised. The treatment recommended is vitamin supplements with atleast 100 to 200 mg of calcium pantothenate. Even Biotin and anti oxidants help. Now a new product has come in the market(Melitane) which has peptide which stimulates the pigment producing cells of hair. Sufficient studies and experience is not yet available for it. You can treat both simultaneously. Dandruff treatment is long term for years. You just need to maintain shampoo use once a week. Grey hair treatment also will last for many months till you get improvement.

Hope this helped
Take care

I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Vitamin deficiency


Loading Online Doctors....
Dandruff In Scalp, Grey Hair. Treatment?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic, Dandruff is caused by a fungus called Malazessia. This fungus is a normal commensal( residing in the body). Some people will mount an allergy against it causing dandruff. This fungus lives in oily skin. Use a shampoo containing Ketoconazole 2% and ZPTO 1% thrice a week for a month. After that continue using once a week at least for maintaining the improvement. Do not apply oil on your scalp. Premature Greying is still a poorly understood entity. The causes suggested are genetic, Vitamin deficiencies, Stress etc. Dandruff is not one among the causes hypothesised. The treatment recommended is vitamin supplements with atleast 100 to 200 mg of calcium pantothenate. Even Biotin and anti oxidants help. Now a new product has come in the market(Melitane) which has peptide which stimulates the pigment producing cells of hair. Sufficient studies and experience is not yet available for it. You can treat both simultaneously. Dandruff treatment is long term for years. You just need to maintain shampoo use once a week. Grey hair treatment also will last for many months till you get improvement. Hope this helped Take care