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Hello Doctor, I have dandruff in my hair and due to that I get white patches on my facial skin and under eyes. Can I apply ketoconazole or any other shampoo for this.
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You can use ketoconazole shampoo, at least twice a week, for the hair.
For white patches on face, you can use clotrimazole cream twice daily for 14 days.
You can call and inform me, how much it has changed.
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Yes u can use shampoo twice weekly
Do not wash your hsir with warm water
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for further queries consult a dermatologist
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Yes. U can.
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Yes but if the fungus is on the face as well it needs separate management for seborrheic dermatitis
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Consult online we can discuss about this
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yes you can use the shampoo for mild - moderate dandruff for mkre you have to consult a dermatologist
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scalpe shampoo thrice a week
consult dermatologist
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use cold/ luke warm water never use hot water for hair wash which will cause increase in dandruff
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Seborrheic dermatitis is due to dandruff falling on skin .
You need to consult a dermatologist to see the extent of lesions
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Reach out me to get rid of this.
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Kindly book consultation for prescription shampoo
Avoid using hair oil
Wash hair alternate day
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Your dandruff can be completely cured.
Nothing to worry.
But not with shampoo alone.
Patches in your face will be because of alopecia disease. This has to be checked by seeing your pictures. And take proper medication and topical shampoo to completely wipe off the issues. Do consult
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Ketoconazole shampoo two times in a week.
Tab cetrizine one at night for five days.
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Consult
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
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The condition you’re describing sounds like seborrheic dermatitis, which is a very common issue where dandruff from the scalp spreads to the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, beard area, and sometimes under the eyes. It occurs due to excess oil and a yeast called Malassezia.
Ketoconazole shampoo (2%) is indeed very helpful — you can use it twice a week on the scalp, and also gently apply the foam from it on affected facial areas, keeping it for 2–3 minutes before rinsing off. However, avoid applying the shampoo directly near the eyes — the skin there is delicate.
In addition to that, for best results:
Use a mild anti-fungal cream like ketoconazole or sertaconazole 1–2 times/day on affected areas.
Apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer to prevent dryness.
Avoid harsh soaps and face washes; use pH-balanced cleansers like Cetaphil or Bioderma.
If there’s redness or itching, a short course of mild steroid + antifungal combination cream under medical supervision helps.
With proper treatment, it usually improves within 10–14 days, though maintenance once or twice a week may be needed to prevent recurrence.
If you share a clear photo or consult me once, I can confirm whether it’s seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis versicolor, or another fungal variant — and guide you on the exact treatment plan and skincare routine.
You can message me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five three six for a personalized plan and fast recovery.
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
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6 yrs exp
Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Use scalpe shampoo once weekly
Apply mustard oil for hair
Apply lulic cream for face
Consult online will guide you
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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