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What Is The Cause For Dry Scalp,dandruff And Reddish Skin?

Hello Sir, I am facing a scalp problem. My scalp gets dry and the dandruff particals come out as flakes and the skins gets redish due to that. I was recommended a shampoo by a doctors to be used but the effect is seen for some hours and again the same issue appears.
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you are suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis,which secondarily leads to flaky scalp and dandruff.
I would recommend you a short course of oral antifungal drugs like ketoconazole/itraconazole and a lotion containing clotrimazole and betamethasone twice a day over scalp for few weeks.
Use a medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole and salicyclic acid twice a week on long term basis.
Take antihistaminics as required for itching.
Avoid excessive use of hair oil.

Hope this will take care of your query.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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What Is The Cause For Dry Scalp,dandruff And Reddish Skin?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. It seems you are suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis,which secondarily leads to flaky scalp and dandruff. I would recommend you a short course of oral antifungal drugs like ketoconazole/itraconazole and a lotion containing clotrimazole and betamethasone twice a day over scalp for few weeks. Use a medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole and salicyclic acid twice a week on long term basis. Take antihistaminics as required for itching. Avoid excessive use of hair oil. Hope this will take care of your query. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda