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Dandruff or psoriasis
Dear sir / mam
I am suffering from dandruff so ihv using head and shoulders shampoo only since one year ,my dandruff reduced completely. Since one month again the dandruff came back although using head and shoulders shampoo.
It is itching more when i sweat or apply oil.
If i apply oil i keep it one day and next day i do shampooing. After hair wash i m getting yellow flakes in scalp.(attached photo).I hv seen some redness on my scalp .
Feeling some wetness while scratching.
If apply oil i m getting soft bump ( only at night)on back of scalp which is going in the morning and after shampoo.
I am attaching photos ..
plzz help me🙏 weather it is dandruff or psoriasis .
Which shampoo i hv to use..
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Dr. Monisha Devi
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Tirupur
This looks like dandruff.
Avoid applying oil for a day or more as it can aggravate the dandruff.
Kindly consult online for further discussion and treatment
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Dr. Sri Harsha Talabhaktula
Dermatologist
24 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Seems dandruff only
Start using Nizral shampoo
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Dr. Vaibhav Lunkad
Dermatologist
36 yrs exp
Pune
Related to liver and heat. Personal long term guidance required
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