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Severe Hair Fall Problem Due To Dandruff, Scalp Oily, Itchy, Using Arcolane Shampoo. Remedy?

Hello doctor..m kavitha..25 years old..i had severe hairfall problem for last 3 years due to dandruff..my scalp is very oily..1 year before my doctor prescribed minioxidil 2%..it stops my hairfall and also gt new growth of hair..but because of that sideeffects I discontinued usage after 4 months..again my hairfall starts.now I lost most of my hair in front..i d't know what to do..now am using arcolane shampoo for my dandruff..but my scalp feeling always itchy..what kind of medicine I ll take to stop my hairfall and gt a new hair growth..plzz help me..
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hi,

You are suffering from oily dandruff with severe itching and hair fall. It most probably looks like ‘Seborrhoeic dermatitis’.

You will need to first get your scalp examined by a Dermatologist and send the skin scrapings for examination. Also simultaneously you need to apply anti fungal lotion/ shampoo such as Nizaral. Oral antifungal medication can increase the effectiveness of topical lotions / shampoo. Your dermatologist can help you prescribing oral medications.

If there are other factors like emotional problems, hard shampoos, exposure to severe cold, excessive intake of oily and sweet foods - influencing dandruff, it should also be dealt with.

Avoid using combs used by other people especially, when a person is suffering dandruff. If you are suffering from dandruff and if you are using an anti dandruff shampoo, make sure you wash your comb every time after using the shampoo.

A good hygiene and healthy hair care regime can keep away dandruff to a great extend .Shampoo at least once a week. While washing your hair, avoid the water from your hair dripping down your face as it may cause pimples.

Do not allow your hair to remain wet for a long time.

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Dermatologist Dr. Raghuveer Murki's  Response
I think u are suffering from severe dandruff which is called as seborrhic dermatitis.use sebowash shampoo.olemessa hair oil and candid b gel daily.if still not subsided go for oral isotretinion.as far as hair fall is conserned.use biotin and iron supplemention
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Severe Hair Fall Problem Due To Dandruff, Scalp Oily, Itchy, Using Arcolane Shampoo. Remedy?

Hi, You are suffering from oily dandruff with severe itching and hair fall. It most probably looks like ‘Seborrhoeic dermatitis’. You will need to first get your scalp examined by a Dermatologist and send the skin scrapings for examination. Also simultaneously you need to apply anti fungal lotion/ shampoo such as Nizaral. Oral antifungal medication can increase the effectiveness of topical lotions / shampoo. Your dermatologist can help you prescribing oral medications. If there are other factors like emotional problems, hard shampoos, exposure to severe cold, excessive intake of oily and sweet foods - influencing dandruff, it should also be dealt with. Avoid using combs used by other people especially, when a person is suffering dandruff. If you are suffering from dandruff and if you are using an anti dandruff shampoo, make sure you wash your comb every time after using the shampoo. A good hygiene and healthy hair care regime can keep away dandruff to a great extend .Shampoo at least once a week. While washing your hair, avoid the water from your hair dripping down your face as it may cause pimples. Do not allow your hair to remain wet for a long time.