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Dandruff issue
Can you tell me which condition is this? He has dandruff issue and his forehead also has white flakey coverage. Now his chest hair also show some inflammation on skin. Can you tell me what's this condition?
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Fungal infection
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Dermatologist/homeopathy
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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please book a consultation for proper assessment and appropriate treatment avoid scratching or using steroid creams without medical advice
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Seems like fungal infection. Give him tab ketoconazole 200mg one daily for 10 days, candid b ointment twice daily for 2 weeks.
Selsun green shampoo twice a week for hair wash.
If itching, take tab cetrizine 5mg one morning and one evening for 7 days.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Divyansh Jain
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello,
Based on the photographs and symptoms, seborrhoeic dermatitis is the most likely diagnosis.
This is a common inflammatory skin condition associated with Malassezia yeast, which naturally lives on the skin.
It commonly affects the scalp, hairline, forehead, eyebrows, and chest, causing dandruff, white or yellowish scaling, redness, and itching.
The forehead photograph shows fine scaling near the hairline, while the chest shows reddish patches.
Other possibilities include psoriasis, fungal infection (tinea), or eczema, which may appear similar. A physical examination is needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is not contagious and can usually be managed effectively, although recurrence is common.
Next Steps
Consult a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis, particularly because both the forehead and chest are involved. For scalp dandruff, ketoconazole 2% shampoo twice weekly for 2â4 weeks is a commonly recommended treatment. Leave it on for 3â5 minutes before rinsing. For facial and chest involvement, ketoconazole 2% cream may be prescribed once or twice daily for 2â4 weeks. If inflammation is significant, the dermatologist may recommend a short course of a mild topical corticosteroid. If the chest patches have a ring-shaped border or continue spreading, a skin scraping (KOH examination) may help exclude a fungal infection. Since he has IgA nephropathy, inform the dermatologist about his kidney condition and current medications before starting oral treatments.
Health Tips
Avoid scratching, harsh soaps, excessive hair oils, and irritating skincare products. Use a gentle cleanser and non-irritating moisturiser. Keep the chest area clean and dry. Avoid using strong steroid creams or steroid-antifungal combination creams without medical advice, particularly on the face. Seborrhoeic dermatitis often improves within a few weeks, although maintenance treatment may be needed to prevent recurrence. My recommendation: The distribution and appearance favour seborrhoeic dermatitis. Ketoconazole-based topical treatment is generally effective, but a dermatologist should confirm the chest lesions are not another fungal condition. Wishing him a speedy recovery!
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
General Practitioner
20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take Balanced diet.
For diet details and ePrescription consult by practo app.
Thanks.
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