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Fungus or dandruff develop on scalp
For the past few months, there's some kind of fungus or dandruff develop on my hair. I don't know whether it's a dandruff because I am feeling little pain and sometimes itching. I never had dandruff and this thing happens when I put one of my helmet and I had stopped using that helmet as well. Nowadays I am not travelling anywhere due to the corona virus, I have been staying at home and in the past whenever I don't use the same helmet, it was fine. But this time, it hasn't gone away and this fungus thing is hurting my scalp and it makes my hand to touch it frequently and scratch it. So please suggest me the proper medication to stop this fungus to develop on my scalp.
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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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This problem can be treated and controlled with topical and oral medications .Kindly consult me online for exact treatment and further queries
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Please send me a clinical photograph for assessment and treatment recommendations
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Regular use of medicated shampoo usually takes care of dandruff
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if no relief in few weeks consult a dermatologist in person
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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
This is called seborrhoeic dematitis. It is not fungal infection. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
It can be seborrheic dermatitis. Good medicines are available for its treatment
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take online consultation for the same
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