Dandruff Treatment Questions

Hi, your scalp needs to be examined to rule out dry scalp conditions which are treated with stronger medicines. Ketoconazole shampoo helps in treatment of dandruff. Avoid oiling your scalp. Use a mild shampoo like triclenz first and anti dandruff shampoo later. Do see your local dermatologist or consult online for further assessment and advice.

Hi, itching on the scalp can be due to dandruff, lice, fungal infection or other reasons. Your scalp needs to be examined to know the cause of boils and itching. Avoid oiling your scalp. Keep your scalp clean and dry. Use an antidandruff shampoo like 8x twice a week. Pls see a local dermatologist if the itching and boils persist.

No this type of application may harm or scalp and skin also..use any anti dandruff shampoo of reputed pharmacy or consult a doctor

Dandruff is caused by malassezia furfur, a normal commensal on the skin, meaning everybody has it all the time. Most people have no symptoms. But in case of some people there is an overgrowth due to their particular sebum constitution and this manifests as dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis etc. It usually gets worse in winter drier climates. Better in summers.
The only way to make sure there is no over growth of the fungus and no symptoms is regular use of antifungal shampoos/lotion in a freq...more

it can be improved with specific medicine.. for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos

You may have scalp psoriasis or eczema like skin disease.
Just using local applications will not help.
Take proper treatment.
You can consult me online for proper homoeopathic treatment.

treatment depends on the severity...Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

Durability of hair patch = usually 1-1.5 yrs
hair patches are only a temporary solution for hiding bald patches.

Yes dandruff can also lead to increased hair fall. Avoid oiling of scalp. You can use noskurf lotion at night and keep it overnight and wash your scalp next day with a ketoconazole salicylic acid based shampoo.

Use warm water or tap water .
Don’t use hot water for hair wash .
Hot water is not good for hair .
Take care