Dandruff and dry, itchy scalp

2018-06-28 15:18:47
Experiencing dandruff for the past two months and it seems to have increased causing dry and itchy scalp and more hair fall then normal. I wash my hair every five days and oil them for one hour before, don't use any heat. Which shampoo and/or oil can help treat dandruff without it drying my scalp more? Should I wash my hair everyday or alternatively? Please recommend a shampoo that is cost effective.
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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2018-06-29 00:50:50

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There are many reasons for hair fall or thinning of hair on scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia or patterned baldness, hypothyroidism, telogen effluvium etc. Unless we find and treat the cause there is no point in giving non specific treatment. Oils or shampoos do not have any effect on hair growth as they are not absorbed in the skin. Moreover, you should never self treat with anything. Please call me and meet me at my clinic or send photographs using online consult option for proper diagnosis and detailed prescription.

Answered2018-06-28 16:01:58

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