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Dandruff problem
What is the best and effective way to treat dandruff and hairfall? Natural remedy would be preferable.
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Dandruff
Follow these practices to keep your scalp clean and healthy-
1. wash hair every alternate day- from root to tip.
2. Use a hair oil 1 hour before shampoo.
3. Dont rub your hair vigorously, gently pat dry.
4. use a conditioner if hair are frizzy.
If Your dandruff stays even after these practices, consult a dermatologist. The doctor will check if its normal dandruff or seborrhoeic dermatitis or psoriasis of scalp and accordingly you will be prescribed the medication required.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff and hair fall... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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As such for hairfall,there are many causes,which if correctly diagnosed ,hairfall can get reduced and there will be hair growth .For dandruff issues,ur environment,pollution,your frequency of hair washing,also needs to be noted.Need picture to know how much severe the dandruff is. So go for online consultation with the dermatologist and start the proper treatment.
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Book an appointment for online consultation .
Health Tips
plenty of water, early bed time
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Hairfall is not due to one single cause. There are many conditions which can cause extreme hair loss and thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause of hair fall with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes maybe nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia also called pattern baldness, hypothyroidism, telogeun effluvium etc. Unless we find and c,read the cause there is no point in giving non specific treatment. Also one should refrain from home remedies as it does not give any relief from hairfall. Oil and shampoos do not have any effect on hair growth as they are not absorbed in the skin.Please contact me using online consultation for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. S Divya
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Regular treatment is required ,since dandruff depends on many reasons . Many causes like scalp condition of the people , weather of city , play a role .
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regular wash of hair is needed
Health Tips
avoid hair products ,natural remedies won't be sufficient
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