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I am having dandruff issues now and then for the past 8 years. I have a oily skin. Is the oily skin causing dandruff or is it due to any fungal infection

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Yes patients with excess oil gland secretion can experience dandruff.. excess oil and altered oil secretion promotes growth of fungus which causes inflammation of scalp which manifests as seborrhoeic ...  Read More

My son has hard dandruff in his scalp not everywhere but somewhere somewhere.. sometimes it goes naturally and after sometime come again. It causes hairfall from that dandruff area.. please suggest any medication

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a dandruff problem which cause pimples on my scalp, It stays whole year, and my scalp and dandruff are oily. Please give me solutions for that.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Wash your head with a ketoconazole shampoo and pat your head dry. Also get it checked out by a dermatologist in person for further evaluation and manag ...  Read More

I have pimples caused by dandruff which are increasing day by day . can u please suggest me any medicine or treatment.

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Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets and creams. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, ta ...  Read More

I have oily scalp. It causes dandruff throughout the year. Recently it has turned to worse and causes heavy hairfall. Now plz help me.

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There are many reasons for hair fall. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutritional deficiency, hormonal ...  Read More

Hy I am suffering from hairfall because of pcos and I am using minoxidil but it is causing a lot of flakes and dandruff I am also using anti dandruff shampoo but no result can I use minoxidil with no alcohol please tell

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You need treatment for your primary disease. ...  Read More

I'm using minoxidil for hair growth for one month under doctor guidence. But continuous use of minoxidil causing flaky white dandruff in my scalp. Is this normal to have dandruff while using minoxidil. If yes then how to get rid off it. daily washing of scalp with anti dandruff shappo will be harmful for hair Please suggest best option

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You have not been treated completely. You are suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline ...  Read More

I have a dandruff problem and due to that my face are having more acne. And specially in winter dandruff is more and has danruff patches on scalp What to do

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The treatment of acne differs according to the grade of involvement. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breako ...  Read More

Can someone suggest best dandruff shampoo for sweaty scalp. I have been facing this problem since last 3 years. Due to dandruff hairfall is increasing

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Hi. Dandruff per se will not cause any hair fall. You need to consult a dermatologist for both issues and get evaluated ...  Read More

Have been experiencing big flaky dandruff. I take a head shower every week. This is also causing hairfall. Is there any prescription shampoo which I can use to cure this?

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You can use scalpe plus shampoo . Massage and Keep it for 5 mins before washing twice a week. Rest consult online ...  Read More

From childhood I am facing dandruff issue now I am 26 year old dandruff is still there which created more problem like no volume in hair,hair thinning ,oily also,itchness ,hair also starting growing slowly. Please suggest me some treatment for dandruff issue which shampoo conditioner oil should I use and how manydays in a week and what other thing

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

Does using minoxidil every day causes dandruff and build up on scalp?I have been using minoxidil for the past one year, but after few months I am experiencing build up on my scalp

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I saw one small dandruff spot in my kids scalp today . Is it cure able or not what kind of Spot/dandruff it is... In this age y ur happened?

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

On my skull i have a dandruff for hole 3 years after coming in greater noida because of this I once remove my all hairs last month

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Ketoconazole shampoo two times in a week. Assessment of vitamin d3 b12. ...  Read More

Can long-term untreated headaches cause tinnitus? I have been experiencing headaches on and off for a long time. I never consulted a doctor, so I am not sure what type of headache it is. I also have tinnitus in one ear. My questions are: Can long-term untreated headaches cause tinnitus (ringing/buzzing in the ears)? If yes, which types of headaches

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If you have early morning headache or increase in severity of headache and your tinnitus is persistent, then there is need to investigate ...  Read More

I want to know the Best medicated anti dandruff shampoo that doctors prescribes for flaky and powdery dandruff.

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Use Ketoconazole shampoo ...  Read More

Hello sir Since 6 months am having itching on hands wrist and legs area when I use tablet it will go for 5 days again it will start but same time am having dandruff wet powder comes with irritate my hair with itching on head top pl advice night time more itching happen is scabies on head also it will be effected like dandruff Is scabies like da

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

So much dandruff . The dandruff are stuck in nail . Dandruff on shoulder . Itchy on the scalp . What is the treatment? Please suggest shampoo and suppliments.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a dandruff problem. Please suggest the solution and shampoo doctor. I have a 4 months baby and breastfeeding. Myself dry skin.

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Picture will be required for further assessment ...  Read More

In my hair dandruff is increasing day by day and causing hair loss continuously, need your suggestion and treatment to stop the same.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been having a severe dandruff problem for the past 1 year. The dandruff causes a lot of itching. The front part of my scalp has become bald. How can new hair grow again? Is there any home remedy for this?

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I've been noticing some flakes on my scalp that fall off whenever I comb my hair. I've also seen small bumps appearing on my face. Could this be dandruff? What might be causing it, and how can I treat it? I would appreciate your advice.

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Hello, It looks like you’re having seborric dermatitis itself, commonly know as dandruff , as you said . It’s common in this weather .. ...  Read More

I am getting dandruff frequently, since a year, this was not the case before. I haven't changed any of my hair products or routine. Because of my scalp getting dandruff frequently, hair loss started. What might be the cause of this ? And how to address this?

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online ...  Read More

I have severe dandruff problem , please suggest medicine . I am using anti dandruff shampoo daily but result are not permanent

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Facing Dandruff Problem also hair thinning and hair loss, Dandruff causing iching on the scalp, Please help me out.

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

I have problem of scalp dandruff dry scalp flakes are forming on my scalp I have tried many treatment but it work for a few days only after that as it is I have also tried anti dandruff shampoos such as ketoconazole but no results can you help me to solve this problem I

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I can't get rid of dandruff like I'm frustrated from oily scalp which causes dandruff and thin hairs and can anyone tell what's the cause?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Facing headache issue since 2 months. Headache usually stays for a week and comes back again after some days. Headache is accompanied by facial pressure Sometimes. Location of the headache also changes from day to day, usually intensity of headache increase around evening. CT scan done ruled out sinusitis

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Given that you've already had a CT scan that ruled out sinusitis, it's important to consider other potential causes for your headaches. could be tension-type headaches, migraines, or even a form of s ...  Read More

Facing headache issue since 2 months. Headache usually stays for a week and comes back again after some days. Headache is accompanied by facial pressure Sometimes. Location of the headache also changes from day to day, usually intensity of headache increase around evening. CT scan done ruled out sinusitis.

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in case of sinusitis,steam inhalation twice daily helps in pain management. please avoid cold beverages or food like ice cream, etc.it might aggravate your pain. In case of severe pain ,you can take T ...  Read More

I have had dandruff for a long time and an oily, itchy scalp. I also experience hair fall, though it has reduced recently. However, if I skip washing my hair for a day, dandruff reappears. I have no skin conditions. I’ve tried regular anti-dandruff shampoos, but the problem persists. What could be the cause, and what treatment or shampoo do y

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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