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Skin itching and dandruff

2016-02-16 05:49:32
I am having some skin itching and dandruff problem, for which I consulted one doctor which has prescribed the following medications: 1.levocetrizine di-hydrochloride 2.cefixime and ofloxacin 3.methotrexate Out of these i have some doubt with the methotrxate, which i read as the medication for the cancer and severe side effects. Please provide your valuable suggestions. whether i should take this medicine or not?
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If ur dandruff problem too severe?

Answered2016-02-16 06:56:06

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