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Asked for male, 28 years old from Gurgaon
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DVDL, MBBS

Dermatologist•Ranchi
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Hello. For dandruff use ketoconazole zinc pyrithione combination or cyclopirox shampoo twice in a week. Add antidandruff leave on lotion like anaboom ad (leave overnight and next day shampoo with ketoconazole. Avoid using hair oil. Thanks.
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Dermatologist•Mumbai
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The white flaking is all over scalp or only in patches. The condition should be properly diagnosed and then treated. Please consult a certified dermatologist for the same.
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Rourkela
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Diploma in Trichology - Cosmetology

Trichologist•Mumbai
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Hello lybrate-user!
there are some common triggers for seborrheic capitis.
- stress
-recovery from stressful live events -harsh chemicals -cold dry weather, changes in seasons
try some stress relief techniques if you have any. If the condition has improved then try to use the medicated shampoo and lotion less frequently. Add natural products like tea tree oil in your shampoo which contain anti fungal properties.
Apply natural moisturiser like almond oil, aloe vera or olive oi...more
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Dermatologist•Howrah
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If its a stay on lotion, you can apply overnight. If its a shampoo, apply before bath, keep for 10 mins then wash off.
Asked for female, 40 years old from Kochi
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DRCH, BHMS

Homeopath•Bareilly
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Dandruff is an itchy, annoying and persistent disorder of scalp, causes social or self esteem problems. In today’s stressful world, it is becoming an increasingly common ailment. It is due to excessive shedding of dead skin cell of the scalp. The real culprit is a fungus called malassezia which lives on scalp on most of the healthy adults without causing problems. But some time it grows out of control , feeding on the oil secreted by the hair follicles causing irritation that leads to increase...more
Asked for male, 19 years old from Ranchi
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CCEBDM, PG Diploma In Clinical Cardiolog...read more

General Physician•Ghaziabad
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1.Sulphur may help you grow new hair so take more Garlic, onion, eggs
2.Keep scalp clean
3.Do dry massage of scalp for 10 mts
4.Apply coconut oil to the scalp at night and wash in the morning
5.Treat dandruff with ketoconazole shampoo twice a week
6.If no dandruff use vatika shampoo
7.Take good healthy nutritious diet including fruits and vegetables- Eggs, Cheese ,Cauliflower ,Whole Grain atta, berries, mushrooms, banana, carrot ,peanut (good source of biotin vit B7)
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MD - Ayurveda, Diploma In Trichology, Sk...read more

Trichologist•Mumbai
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Dandruff can only be controlled. Ayurved has good solution for controlling dandruff. Let me know if you need further guidance regarding same.
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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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HAIR FALL is a common problem nowadays. Also, hair fall gets increased in rainy season. If it's mild increase in hair fall, it will soon recover. But if problem persist, then you should start hair fall treatment. Do you have dandruff problem also. Regularly wash your hair with mild shampoo. 1.Vitamin for hair loss.(A, B and C)
2.Enrich diet with protein. 3.Scalp massage with essential oils. Take coconut oil and heat it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. Massage your scalp with this hot ...more
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Kendujhar
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Hello,

Thanks for your query on Lybrate

"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -

1)Use [Zinc pyrithione shampoos like heads and shoulder ]every day during bath and use [Ketoconazole shampoos]twice a week.

2)Mix the juice of half a lemon in one-quarter cup of plain yogurt. Apply it on your hair and scalp. Leave it on for about 30 minutes before rinsing it .

Do take few preventive steps like this-

1)Learn to manage s...more
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