Dandruff Questions

You are having seborrheic dermatitis on scalp and beard. Use ketoconazole containing shampoo (scalp shampoo) daily diluted in water on scalp and in beard for long time. Apply mometasone lotion on scalp, eyebrows and beard daily at night till you get improvement.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic skin condition that primarily affects areas of the body with a high number of oil glands, such as the scalp, face, and upper chest. Here's some general information about it:
1. **symptoms:** it often presents with red, scaly, and sometimes itchy patches on the skin. These can be flaky, greasy, or crusty.
2. **causes:** the exact cause is not fully understood, but factors like overproduction of skin oil (sebum), yeast overgrowth (malassezia), gen...more

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a proper scalp examination will rule out the condition you are suffering. There are many conditions which causes itching, flakes. The white patch is the symptom of psoriasis. Seborrheic dermatitis, scalp eczema too cause flaking and itching resulting reddish bumps due to inflammation. You may need oral medication as well as topical application of ointment if the condition is not improving. These medications are anti fungal lotions and mild corticosteroids to relieve inflammation. You ...more

Hi, please do not use creams like betnovate on your face. They will further spoil it and cause many side effects.

Hello! a baby’s skin is delicate so use anti dandruff shampoo twice a week and rest of the days use baby shampoo. Much of the normal dandruff is cleared by shampooing regularly.
If the dandruff returns switch to another anti dandruff shampoo containing zinc, selenium sulphide or salicylic acid but that should too be used only twice a week.

Hair fall is common in babies during the first few months of life, but if you are noticing a significant amount of hair loss, it's best to consult a pediatrician. Dandruff can also contribute to hair fall, so it's good that you are using an anti-dandruff shampoo. However, you should avoid using any other hair products on your baby's scalp as it can cause irritation.
You can massage your baby's scalp gently with coconut oil or almond oil before bathing. This can help moisturize the scalp and ...more

Tips to avoid getting open pores
1. Fresh aloe vera can be used on open pores as it will help hydrate your skin and tighten it. Use aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh), not from readymade gels available in market. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Or keep it overnight.
2. Banana run the inside of banana peel against your skin. Wash it after 10-15 minutes
3. Cleanse regularly with a mild clean...more

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing a severe dandruff issue and thinning hair.
Dandruff is a common condition that can be caused by various factors such as dry skin, oily skin, fungal infections, or sensitivity to hair care products. It is important to maintain good hair hygiene and use the right hair care products to manage dandruff.
The hairgen tablet and alotin oil prescribed by your dermatologist may help to improve the condition of your hair and...more

Hi, dandruff is something which is not just external but is linked to your diet, hormones etc. Usually, from the age of puberty to adulthood, oil glands will be very active and can cause repeated inflammation. So, dandruff can be controlled in this age group and not cured completely. Use ketoconozole containing shampoo like head and shoulders, scalpe etc to control dandruff. Reduce oily foods, non vegetarian foods, sweets and chocolates ,dairy foods to control dandruff.
Itching is a very gen...more

You can use anaboom ad as a stay on lotion thrice weekly. Apply on scalp and keep for 6-8 hours. Wash off later with a gentle cleanser.