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My daughter has some kind of a patch on her scalp near the neck area. Due to itching, a wound has developed. Please advise how to proceed. Thanks.

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Thanks for the query. Severe itching could indicate dandruff itself which is significant or can indicate beginning of some other skin condition like Seborrheic dermatitis or Scalp psoriasis. Based on ...  Read More

I use mx5 lotion from past 2months. But nowadays I feel very itchy of scalp. What cure should I take?

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STOP it..U r having allergy reaction.. Send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Can i switch to Grocapix of Capixyl as minaurum minoxidil 5% is causing itching of my scalp ....kindly help , im suffering with hairfall

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Yes..u can.. send photos of the affected area ...  Read More

Intense dandruff and skin red in scalp since 1year . Lot of itching and skin reddness also. Tried lot of hair products not improvement .

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Dandruff can be treated with lotions and shampoo (not commercial ones). Some people do have more oily scalp which cause visible flakes which we call dandruff. There are some other conditions also whic ...  Read More

Recently I had the problem of intense itching. When I consulted, I was told to have SCABIES, KINDLY HELP

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for scabies to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines Please ...  Read More

Do i need to stop using minoxidil 5% Usp tropical solution as my scalp itching after applying it....

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Use groccopix gel twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic fo ...  Read More

Scalp pimples and itching causing hair loss, the pimples when pressed with nail then the hair is coming out along with the root of the hair

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You have developed folliculitis which is hair root infection. Please call me or send photos using online consult option on Practo app for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have intense itching and IAM sure it is scabies,mostly itching starts at night,small red dots on bodies

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You are probably suffering from what Dermatologist call urticaria. Common causes are food allergy, infection or drugs taken for some condition. It presents with itching resulting in formation of red r ...  Read More

Intense itching between armpit thigh muscles on penis between fingers arms back stomach that's it...

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This is classical for scabies. Needs to be treated as it may spread to everyone in the household. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

There's an intense itch around my anus and in the anal crack. The skin looks almost white patch, and when I scratch it, I notice a white-grey residue under my fingernails.

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

My mother is 57 years old and has diabetes. She has severe scalp itching with heavy dandruff/flaky skin. Due to constant scratching, sometimes blood and clear fluid come out. The itching is worse at night and affects her sleep. She was diagnosed with scalp eczema, but multiple medications have not provided significant relief. Please re-evaluate her

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

Constant itching on the center of the scalp with slight burning.. small black color flakes likes substance are coming out and sometimes liquid like substance oozing out. Please suggest about this condition

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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

Hello ma’am, I need some help with a separate issue regarding my scalp condition. For the past few months, I’ve been experiencing itchiness due to flakiness on my scalp. I used Scalppro shampoo earlier, and it helped at that time. However, since the last week of March, the itching has worsened. I’ve also started noticing small bumps and rashes on

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Duration of itching?? Any similar flakiness over elbow or knees? Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear ...  Read More

I am a 18 year old male. For the past few days, I have been experiencing significant itching and dryness in my private area. Symptoms: There are small red bumps and rough patches on the skin. Crucial Detail: I have noticed that the itching becomes much more intense whenever the area gets warm or sweaty. The skin feels irritated and dry, especially

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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

Hello, I have on and off itching all over my body since almost a month now. It looks like hives and becomes red for sometime and then subsides. The itching is more on my back, neck, stomach, and hands along with severe itching in my scalp. I took cetrizine 10 mg tablet and felt relief for around 3 days. However, the itching started again after that

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Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ...  Read More

My scalp is oily and I have dandruff and I feel always itching in my scalp which causes hair fall also. Can you please recommend best shampoo and hair mask for this issue.

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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 am getting intense itching at night only although I don't have any visible skin diseases. I am not taking any medication. At nights I feel little cold and then small bumps appear on my hand and legs with intense itching and in the morning it disappears and also itching stops.

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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 done a few anti dandruff medicated shampoos based on dermatologist prescription, but my scalp itching, hair fall, tenderness and skin colored bumps thar are sore continue. I want to ascertain the infection through tests, rather than just keep applying anti dandruff, anti fungal shampoos... Please suggest clearly which tests are available in

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Specific medication will improve condition. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

Having intense itching inside inner lips of vulva from 6 months and now I cannot sleep and I have scratched the linning

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I’m experiencing intense itching in my perianal region and buttocks. When I scratch, a white residue appears under my nails, and the affected area looks white. At times, it also feels painful but when I apply coconut oil it relaxes for sometimes

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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

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

From the past 10 days I have been facing the itching problem in my scalp severely, and I have mild dandruff in my scalp . Please give me some suggestions

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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

My 9 year old daughter is having dandruff and itching in scalp . kindly suggest how to get rid of itching and dandruff problem in scalp.

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Greetings u can use kz shampoo weekly twice ...  Read More

White patches on scalp and dry skin . Itching . Need to have an online consultation to determinw the cause

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For last one month I am facing intese, continuous itching and hives all over my body especially legs and arms, i tried homoeopathic medicine but it didn't work, my IgE level is 165 , vit D is 14.2, haemoglobin in 11.8, ESR is 13, and less iron, rest of my reports are normal, I am worried, Please give me some suggestions.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this hives.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detai ...  Read More

My daughter is 1 year old and she has a lot of itching on her head scalp like every time her hands are in her hair . Scalp of head is perfectly clean attached the pic alongwith also. Kindly suggest what to do?

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Greetings it could be due to dandruff or dryness kindly consult with detailed history ...  Read More

Hello Sir , Can you plz help me out so that I found better treatment and consulation. I have hair loss problem but now their is no hair loss at all from last one year I faced hair loss from only scalp I used minodoxil 10% solution each day two times on scalp for one month after one month I faced harsh itch on my scalp then I stopped using it .from

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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

Hi Sir, For 1 ½ months, I am facing an issue with itching on my right cheek, initially it started with itching and now it is formed as a scalp, i used Fourderm ointment but no use with it, could you please suggest a best way to rid this. Thanks.

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Intense itching in legs and forearms at night and swollen rubbery lymph nodes in neck no fever no diarrhoea no fatigue

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I have so many acne/pimples, both small and large and they bleed sometimes, scattered all over my face, excluding the chin, nose, and eye areas. I'm also experiencing intense itching on my scalp with a significant amount of dandruff, consisting of both large and small flakes. I suspect there may be a connection between the scalp itching and acne, a

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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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