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Thick dandruff like whiteheads
My scalp is itching a lot and if i use my hand to scratch, I get some thick dandruff on my finger like whiteheads. And because of which I am having a severe hair fall.
I need an immediate remedy for this itching. Else my whole scalp can get injured.
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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It can be seborrheic Dermatitis, one type of fungal infection....
Need to be treated correctly to prevent further damage to scalp
Need complete evaluation and history for accurate diagnosis, After that correct treatment options can be provided
Use lupizol zs shampoo and levosiz tablets for now
So kindly consult on-line for further evaluation and prescription
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription and further management
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Consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Mugdha Mohan
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Bettiah
Without looking at the lesions it is difficult to reach at diagnosis. Consult online for that.. Till then do not apply any hair oil and shampoo your hair daily preferentially with ketoconazole and salicylic acid shampoo
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Dr. Abigail
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi dear, the itching and scaling could be anything from dandruff (P sicca) to seborrheic dermatitis. You will need to send pictures of the same. If clear, the prescription can be given online. Take care.
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Dr. Atika Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Indore
Start shampooing your hair daily
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Avoid applying any kind of hair oil
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
for 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 & guidance.
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