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I Have White Patches In My Hair

hi doctor , i am sridhar (age: 30). I have white patches in my hair . It itches and when i scratch they fall as powder. Recently, this infection (?) has spread to my ears too. Is tenovate a good treatment for this?
Tue, 31 May 2011
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Hi,thanks for query.It seems that you are having dandruff in your scalp.This is a type of fungal infection and can be effectively treated.Tenovate is not good for this.You need use a shampoo based medicine for this.Please visit your doctor for examination and he will give treatment also.bye.
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HI, I think it is dandruff. So wash your hair everyday with some medicated shampoo. You can use hot coconut oil at night everyday with a gentle massage.

Rx, 1) Fluor.Acid.200/6D/OD - in morning.
2) Arnica oil - use on scalp in morning
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which shampoo is best for daily usage , plz suggest me. now im using head & shoulders
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I Have White Patches In My Hair

Hi,thanks for query.It seems that you are having dandruff in your scalp.This is a type of fungal infection and can be effectively treated.Tenovate is not good for this.You need use a shampoo based medicine for this.Please visit your doctor for examination and he will give treatment also.bye.