161 Best Dandruff Treatment Doctors In Chennai

Dandruff is a long term condition of the scalp, in which small pieces of dry and dead skin appearing as white powder are visible on the hair and clothes. It is known to cause itching on the scalp. The dandruff often fall on the shoulder and forehead causing embarrassment.

2. Is dandruff permanent?

Though dandruff is a long term condition, it is not permanent. It can be treated by various methods like antifungal medicines, regularly washing the hair, and a few home remedies like applying lemon juice.

3. What is the primary cause of dandruff?

There are several causes of dandruff. A fungus called malassezia is found on the scalp of most adults which causes dandruff. Dry skin can also cause dandruff.

4. Who can treat dandruff?

Dandruff can be be controlled by the home remedies and various antidandruff shampoos available in the market. However, if they dont work and the scalp becomes red and itchy continuously, one must consult a doctor who is a skin specialist (dermatologist) or a trichologist.

5. When does dandruff require medical treatment?

When the anti-dandruff preparations which are available in the market fail to control dandruff, and dandruff continuously causes red and itchy scalp, then it requires medical treatment by a doctor who is specialized to treat skin diseases.

Dr. Praveen Kumar

Plastic Surgeon

27 years experience overall

Raja Annamalai Puram,Chennai

Billroth Hospital + 1 more

₹1000 Consultation fee at clinic

Dandruff Treatment

Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Selva Seetha Raman	94%	34	23	800
Dr. A.Sivakumar	97%	535	33	1000
Dr. K.V. Alala Sundaram	100%	3	49	700
Dr. Rajmohan V M	100%	1	27	500
Dr. J Pablo Neruda	90%	10	30	500
Dr. Sathish Manivel	100%	6	27	750
Dr. Sandeep Unnikrishnan	100%	1	22	500
Dr. Ananthasamy	100%	2	39	800
Dr. Praveen Kumar	100%	1	27	1000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is dandruff?

Dandruff is a condition of the scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear and is often accompanied by itching. The exact cause is unknown, but various factors increase the risk. It is not related to poor hygiene, but it may be more visible if a person does not wash or brush their hair often.

What is the treatment for dandruff?

The treatment of dandruff is mainly using medicated shampoo such as

Pyrithione zinc shampoo - antibacterial and antifungal
Tar based shampoo - coal tar reduces the skin’s capability to dry and flake off
Shampoos containing salicylic acid
Selenium sulfide shampoo
Ketoconazole shampoo

However, before planning to use any of the medical shampoos to treat dandruff, please consult the doctor and have a discussion about the side effects and benefits of all the available medical shampoos.

What are the lifestyle modifications or home remedies for Dandruff?

Learn to manage stress in life
Eat a healthy diet
Shampoo, brush and oil hair, often little sunlight is proven to be good for controlling the dandruff
Limit the usage of hairstyling products

What is the alternative medicine used for Dandruff Treatment?

Few of the alternative treatments for dandruff are:

Application of tea tree oil, coconut oil
Aloe vera has also some proven benefits