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Don't worry. You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff and hair fall. Specific medicine available for good control. Treatment depends on the severity. Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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U can do the following to ease the symptoms of psoriasis
1. Prevent dry skin
Use a humidifier to keep the air in your home or office moist. This can help prevent dry skin before it starts.
Sensitive skin moisturizers are also great at keeping your skin supple and preventing plaques from forming.
2. Avoid fragrances
Most soaps and perfumes have dyes and other chemicals in them that may irritate your skin. They can make you smell great, but they also can inflame psoriasis.
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I am a class 12 CBSE student. I once had thick hair, but due to academic pressure I lost a major fraction of my hair. I feel my scalp at its best on the day of hair bath but on some days my scalp gets really itchy due to dandruff. I wonder how does it get into my head overnight! Even though I oil my scalp regularly I get this problem. As my hair appears thin when I apply oil I feel embarrassed to face the people and the sun! Please give me alternatives to applying oil to keep my scalp moisturized and to prevent dandruff? Also please help me to control hair fall and to regrow my hair? Suggest some easy home remedies or branded products available in the market for the problem. What branded shampoo can I use? I am currently using AYUSH FENUGREEK SHAMPOO and PATANJALI CONDITIONER. ALSO please suggest alternatives to applying hair oil. I currently use normal coconut oil.

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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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Dandruff may be the result of a dry scalp, or a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeast like fungus called malassezia. Drugstore remedies might include shampoos with zinc pyrithione, which targets fungus and bacteria; ketoconazole, which also fights fungus; coal tar and selenium sulphide, which slow the growth and die-off of skin cells on your scalp; and salicylic acid. 1) Aspirin contains the same act...more
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MD - Dermatology, MBBS

Dermatologist•Jaipur
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Derobin cream contains salicylic acid, diathranol and coal tar. It is certainly not a medicine for any kind of rash. It will act as an irritanat on your body. Consult a qualified dermatologist for your skin condition. Please avoid self medication.
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Hello, i'm 25 years old. I used to have so much thick hair till the location begin. But after lockdown started I stared losing my hair so slowly. In lockdown I got covid-19, I used to anti-biotic and etc. Tablets for it, as prescribed by doctor. Also I went through breakup at the same time, it was a stressful situation. However I have dandruff problem since so many years. But recently I went to 3 different dermatologists they said that I have seborrheic dermatitis. They prescribed me a shampoo, a lotion and tablets. (salicylic acid lotion for apply to hair, coal tar shampoos and ketoconazole based shampoos and lotions) i've used all these as each doctor prescribed for one month, and dandruff only control when I use them. After that I still get itching on my head and now I my hair started thinning so much. And there is no one have a problem of baldness in family from my father and mother side. Now my scalp visible easily because of hair loss. Here I quit eating non-veg since 3 years for no reason. I thought maybe i've vitamin deficiency so i'm using multivitamin (basics) and iron tablets and taking good food so much (except non veg). Please help me.

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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing post covid telogen effluvium causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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Dandruff may be the result of a dry scalp, or a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeast like fungus called malassezia. Drugstore remedies might include shampoos with zinc pyrithione, which targets fungus and bacteria; ketoconazole, which also fights fungus; coal tar and selenium sulphide, which slow the growth and die-off of skin cells on your scalp; and salicylic acid. 1) Aspirin contains the same act...more
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MD - Dermatology, MBBS

Dermatologist•Bangalore
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Irritation on your scalp can be an embarrassing and frustrating problem, especially when you get the continuous urge to scratch your head. There can be lots of causes for an itchy scalp and it is important to identify the cause and treat it accordingly. Some of them include:

Seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff

The symptoms of this condition include redness, irritation and skin flakes. Seborrheic dermatitis can occur in any part of the body due to excessive growth of a fungus call...more
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Elocon scalp lotion contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate which is effective for Seborrhoeic eczema affecting the scalp.It usually doesnot cause any such side effects if used
under proper medical supervision.
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BHMS, MD - Homeopathy, PhD

Homeopath•Delhi
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Hi
You should apply oil regularly to your scalp for alternate days initially followed by a gap of three-four days after a considerable period of 1 month.
Mustard oil massage, curd, oil steaming are quite beneficial in cases of dried scalp.
You can also use homoeopathic treatment to improve your skin type as it is very effective.
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