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Severe dandruff dry hair
I'm having this kind of dandruff I attached pics
Dandruff flakes are very big and I don't have any itchy scalp at all it's dry i apply coconut oil regularly , shampoo my hair three times a week.
When it's winter the situation is very worse and end of hair is very dry its like dead grass and lots of split ends and
My lifestyle:
I don't eat fried foods, no sweets its been two years last when I ate sweet, no fast foods at all I do exercise for 30mins and one hour walk I'm eating very less to no salt foods as I thought that would change my health in good way
Could you suggest any good medicated shampoo and what kind of stubborn dandruff is this my face is full of pimples
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This is seborrheic dermatitis. It is treatable. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Dr. Surisetty Sneha Gupta
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dandruff is a fungal infection. You be on regular course of treatment with antifungal shampoos.
This condition can aggregate in winter seasons.
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Please consult online for proper consultation and treatment.
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Do not apply hair oil till your poblem subsides.
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Dr. Richa Chopra
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
This might be seborrheic dermatitis.
It needs oral as well as topical medication.
Avoid using hair oil.
Consult online for proper treatment
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Dr. Bhamini Chowdary Guttikonda
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello. Appreciate for following good health routine.
First of all dandruff is fungal infection to scalp. You need to get oral antifungal medication too because it looks severe andantidandruff shampoo.
And it's important to differentiate between psoriasis and dandruff too.
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consult online for better discussion and treatment
Health Tips
DO NOT apply coconut oil until Dandruff clears since it might aggrevate it.and do not try any home remedies.
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