Having Recurrent Dandruff And Painful Wounds On Head. Applying Neo Metro On Hair. Suggest Permanent Treatment?
Question: I noticed I av this recurrent dandruff and painful wounds on my head every week if I don't cut my hair and didn't. Apply neo metro on my hair everyday" what can be the cause and also permanent treatment
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
Recurrent dandruff with painful wounds can be seen in any of the following conditions,
1. Eczema
2. Psoriasis
3. Extensive folliculitis.
I would like to know a few additional things,
1. Do you have any other skin lesions?
2. Is there itching on scalp?
3. Do you see flakes coming out or there is a powdery substance when you rub scalp.
4. Is there hair loss ?
5. Any one in family having similar lesions.
I would also like to see a photograph of the lesions.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
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Waiting for your response,
Thank you
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
Recurrent dandruff with painful wounds can be seen in any of the following conditions,
1. Eczema
2. Psoriasis
3. Extensive folliculitis.
I would like to know a few additional things,
1. Do you have any other skin lesions?
2. Is there itching on scalp?
3. Do you see flakes coming out or there is a powdery substance when you rub scalp.
4. Is there hair loss ?
5. Any one in family having similar lesions.
I would also like to see a photograph of the lesions.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photographs on right side of query page.
Please utilize this.
Waiting for your response,
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No family history but there is always itching
Brief Answer:
Mild steroid shampoo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please do the following,
Apply a stay on anti fungal lotion like Noskurff ( ciclopirox) and sleep.
In morning wash your scalp with a mild steroid shampoo ( sebowash).
Do this for a month, you will get relief from your symptoms.
Thank you
Mild steroid shampoo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please do the following,
Apply a stay on anti fungal lotion like Noskurff ( ciclopirox) and sleep.
In morning wash your scalp with a mild steroid shampoo ( sebowash).
Do this for a month, you will get relief from your symptoms.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar