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Dry scalp in head
I have very dry scalp on my head. Can see it as severe since I shaved hair on head now.. Looking for treatment and preferred routines to cure the same. Thanks..
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Apply a ketoconazole shampoo alternate day and apply candid lotion twice daily for 3 weeks
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inform in 3 weeks
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dry scalp. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Its seborrheic dermatitis.
Dermicee lotion bd use and ketoglare shampoo daily use will treat your problem.
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
This is mostly seborrgeuc dermatitis a kind of dandruff.u would need some shampoo and tablets.also would need a picture of ur scalp to understand better.comsult me online
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Use a mild shampoo with a conditioner .
Details required.
Consult online
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Hello
Since when Ur facing this problem.
Have u taken any treatment.
Is there any itching.
It's probably seborrheic Dermatitis which is infection of scalp.
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I will need to see the picture of ur scalp to understand ur problem better and advise u accordingly.
Health Tips
use antidandruff shampoo.
avoid scratching.
u can do direct online consulation with me so I can suggest you further treatment.
take care
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