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Sir i m experiencing scaly white flakes which provokes itching after 12hrs of using shampoo..in addition forthe past 1year i m experiencing hair loss in the parieto-occipital region of my scalp and my hair density is reducing progressively This itchiness occurs only after using any kind of shampoo whether it is antidandruff or normal shampoo But after having oil bath with out using shampoo my scalp feels normal no itchiness no flakes Sir/mam,i m a medico just finished my mbbs i couldnt correlate this,can u help me Can i use olive oil with vitamin e capsules twice a week
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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
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You are having seborrheic capitis . You meed an good mediacted anti dandruff shampoo
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Dont apply hair oil
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Aren't you the same guy deepak kesav whom I responded to ? If you really are a medico then talk like one. What nonsense is olive oil and vitamin e capsules. Your scalp looks just fine in these pictures.
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