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Hello Doctor, How Does One Treat Dandruff?

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Question : Hello doctor, how does one treat dandruff?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine shampoo, oral anti fungals

Detailed Answer:
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For dandruff you need to go for anti dandruff shampoos containing ciclopirox olamine or ketoconazole twice weekly.
In severe cases you might require oral antifungal like tablet fluconazole 200 mg twice weekly or capsule itraconazole 100 mg once daily for 3-4 weeks.
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Dr Asmeet
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Hello Doctor, How Does One Treat Dandruff?

Brief Answer: Ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine shampoo, oral anti fungals Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to ask a doctor service For dandruff you need to go for anti dandruff shampoos containing ciclopirox olamine or ketoconazole twice weekly. In severe cases you might require oral antifungal like tablet fluconazole 200 mg twice weekly or capsule itraconazole 100 mg once daily for 3-4 weeks. Regards Dr Asmeet